Tennessee skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff, leaving multiple passengers injured
Several people are injured after a skydiving plane crashed in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon according to the Tullahoma Police Department The plane departed Tullahoma Regional Airport at approximately p m and crashed shortly after takeoff Tullahoma Public Engagement Officer Lyle Russell verified to Fox News Digital There were people including crew members on board when the plane crashed Happening Now Coffee County - THP troopers are assisting TullahomaPD at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road the Tennessee Highway Patrol posted on X FAA NTSB ASSESSING AFTER PEOPLE KILLED IN TENNESSEE PLANE CRASHDuring a Sunday news conference representatives revealed that the plane had experienced an unknown issue shortly after takeoff that resulted in an impact on trees and terrain Three people were taken to local hospitals for healthcare healing via helicopter while one victim was sent by ground passage for more serious injuries Russell disclosed Other minor injuries were treated by first responders at the scene There are no fatalities shared at this time FAA INSPECTING UPSTATE NEW YORK PLANE CRASH WITH PEOPLE ON BOARD We are grateful the injuries were limited and our hearts and minds are with those who went through this accident and their upcoming recovery officers disclosed during the news conference The sheriff's office stated the skydiving plane was a DeHaviland DH- Twin Otter No ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged and there were no injuries disclosed from the ground agents added DELTA UP-SIDE-DOWN PLANE CRASH AT TORONTO AIRPORT MARKS NORTH AMERICA'S TH MAJOR AVIATION MISHAP IN A MONTHAuthorities stated this is an proceeding scene and local authorities will provide more updates as they become available Officers are urging residents to avoid the area while the probe continues The FAA responded to the scene and is working with local airport personnel representatives mentioned adding that the National Transportation and Safety Board NTSB will be taking over the probe
