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 District Engagement Officer Lyle Russell ratified 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 STUDYING AFTER PEOPLE KILLED IN TENNESSEE PLANE CRASHDuring a Sunday news conference authorities 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 physiological therapy via helicopter while one victim was sent by ground passage for more serious injuries Russell announced Other minor injuries were treated by first responders at the scene There are no fatalities informed at this time FAA RESEARCHING 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 leaders announced during the news conference The sheriff's office declared the skydiving plane was a DeHaviland DH- Twin Otter No ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged and there were no injuries shared from the ground executives added DELTA UP-SIDE-DOWN PLANE CRASH AT TORONTO AIRPORT MARKS NORTH AMERICA'S TH MAJOR AVIATION MISHAP IN A MONTHAuthorities declared this is an functioning scene and local bureaucrats will provide more updates as they become available Bureaucrats are urging residents to avoid the area while the scrutiny continues The FAA responded to the scene and is working with local airport personnel leaders declared adding that the National Transportation and Safety Board NTSB will be taking over the analysis
