Caldwell man among crew killed in UPS plane crash

According to the Associated Press, UPS have released the names of three people who died in the plane – Capt. Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt and International Relief Officer Capt. Dana Diamond. Diamond was the flight’s international relief officer who lived in Caldwell, Texas, according to public records.

Diamond also had a history with Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 1, who mourned his loss on social media Friday morning:

“Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 1 is deeply saddened by the loss of former Commissioner and Chief Dana Diamond. He ran towards danger so the rest of us can step back from it and that kind of devotion to his community leaves a mark on everyone it touches. He leaves behind not only a legacy of service but also the memories with fellow firefighters and the community he served. His contribution to the citizens of Bastrop County Texas are immeasurable. May his family find comfort in knowing he served our community to make it a better place and may we honor his memory.”

At least 13 people were killed in the plane crash, according to the Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration said it is teaming up with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate.

In addition, AP says Truitt lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and had been a pilot for UPS since 2021, flying the MD-11 airliner, according to Truitt’s LinkedIn profile. Before that, he was a captain for SkyWest Airlines, a flight instructor at Bode Aviation and graduated from The University of New Mexico.

Wartenberg lived in Independence, Kentucky, which sits south of Cincinnati, according to public records.