Lexington to hold special ceremony to mark 20 years since Flight 5191 crash

Lexington will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Flight 5191 crash with a special ceremony announced by Mayor Linda Gorton, set for Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. The event will be held at The Arboretum at the State Botanical Gardens, where city leaders plan to honor those who lost their lives in the crash.

Gorton made the announcement on Thursday, according to WKYT, and directed attention to the importance of remembering the victims and acknowledging the impact the crash had on families and the broader community. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in a public setting at the gardens, a location intended for remembrance and community attendance.

The program details described in the report focus on the timing, date, and venue. Organizers are holding the observance during the late-summer period when Lexington residents and visitors can attend, with the start time set for 1 p.m. on Aug. 27.

Flight 5191 marks two decades since the crash that brought long-term attention to aviation safety and emergency response readiness, and the city’s memorial plans reflect a continued local effort to observe the anniversary and recognize those affected.

With the ceremony now set, city residents are expected to look for additional information related to attendance and participation through local channels closer to the date, including any guidance on public entry and event logistics at the State Botanical Gardens.

The anniversary observance comes as Lexington continues to balance day-to-day city operations with public moments of remembrance intended to support community healing and ensure that victims are not forgotten. The city’s stated purpose is to honor the people who died in the crash of Flight 5191 during the 20th anniversary commemoration.

As Aug. 27 approaches, the memorial at The Arboretum will serve as a focal point for families, officials, and the public to mark the anniversary in a single, scheduled event at a prominent local venue.