# Former Lexington journalist revisits 2006 Comair crash in new documentary **Published:** 2026-08-03T21:58:24.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-08-03/more-than-you-think-former-lexington-journalist-digs-deep-into-the-crash-of-comair-flight-5191) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/former-lexington-journalist-revisits-2006-comair-crash-in-new-documentary Lanny Brannock, a veteran Lexington journalist, is exploring new dimensions of the [Comair Flight 5191 disaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comair_Flight_5191) through a documentary titled "49 Doves: The Flight 5191 Disaster," [according to WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-08-03/more-than-you-think-former-lexington-journalist-digs-deep-into-the-crash-of-comair-flight-5191). The flight crashed near [Bluegrass Airport](https://www.bluegrassairport.com/) on August 27, 2006, killing 49 of the 50 people aboard. The regional jet took off on a runway too short for safe operation, a critical error that has been the subject of extensive investigation and public scrutiny over the nearly two decades since the tragedy. Brannock's documentary digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding the crash, which remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Kentucky history. The project appears to uncover details and perspectives that extend beyond the initial investigations and widely reported facts about the disaster. "There's more than you think" when it comes to the story of Flight 5191, Brannock told [WUKY](https://www.wuky.org/), the University of Kentucky's public radio station, in an interview about his work. The documentary explores the human stories and broader implications of the crash. The project marks Brannock's effort to revisit a tragedy that deeply affected the Lexington community and captured national attention. His journalism background provides a foundation for examining the crash from multiple angles, including regulatory decisions, safety protocols, and the experiences of those connected to the disaster. "49 Doves: The Flight 5191 Disaster" represents a continuation of public discourse about aviation safety and accountability in the years following the tragedy. The documentary is part of ongoing efforts by Lexington-area journalists and documentarians to ensure the story and lessons of Flight 5191 remain part of the community's collective memory. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-08-03/more-than-you-think-former-lexington-journalist-digs-deep-into-the-crash-of-comair-flight-5191) - [Comair Flight 5191 Wikipedia entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comair_Flight_5191) - [Bluegrass Airport official website](https://www.bluegrassairport.com/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-08-03/more-than-you-think-former-lexington-journalist-digs-deep-into-the-crash-of-comair-flight-5191.