Tennessee skydiving aircraft crashes simply after takeoff, leaving a number of injured

[ad_1] Aftermath of Tennessee plane crash captured on video A aircraft carrying as much as 20 individuals crashed on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Emergency crews, together with Tullahoma police and Tennessee Freeway Patrol, responded swiftly. A number of victims have been airlifted to close by hospitals. (Credit score: Tennessee Freeway Patrol)

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A number of individuals are injured after a skydiving plane crashed in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon, in response to the Tullahoma Police Division.

The aircraft departed Tullahoma Regional Airport at roughly 12:30 p.m. and crashed shortly after takeoff, Tullahoma Neighborhood Engagement Officer Lyle Russell confirmed to Fox Information Digital.

There have been 20 individuals, together with crew members, on board when the plane crashed.

"Occurring Now: Espresso County - THP troopers are aiding @TullahomaPD on the scene of a aircraft crash on Outdated Shelbyville Highway," the Tennessee Freeway Patrol posted on X.

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<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/672/378/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1344/756/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="378" width="672"><source media="(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/931/523/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1862/1046/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="523" width="931"> Tullahoma police and Tennessee Freeway Patrol responded to a aircraft crash on Outdated Shelbyville Highway in Espresso County, Tennessee, on Sunday. (Tennessee Freeway Patrol)

Throughout a Sunday information convention, officers mentioned that the aircraft had skilled an "unknown situation" shortly after takeoff that "resulted in an impression on timber and terrain."

Three individuals have been taken to native hospitals for medical remedy through helicopter, whereas one sufferer was despatched by floor transport for extra severe accidents, Russell mentioned. Different minor accidents have been handled by first responders on the scene.

There are not any fatalities reported presently.

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<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/672/378/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1344/756/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="378" width="672"><source media="(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/931/523/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1862/1046/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="523" width="931"> The sheriff's workplace mentioned the skydiving aircraft concerned in a crash in Tennessee on Sunday was a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter. (Tennessee Freeway Patrol)

"We're grateful the accidents have been restricted, and our hearts and minds are with those that went by this accident and their upcoming restoration," officers mentioned in the course of the information convention.

The sheriff's workplace mentioned the skydiving plane was a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter.

"No floor services or airport services have been broken and there have been no accidents reported from the bottom," officers added.

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<source media="(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/672/378/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1344/756/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="378" width="672"><source media="(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)" srcset="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/931/523/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/06/1862/1046/aftermath-of-tennessee-plane-crash-captured-on-video.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 2x" height="523" width="931"> Twenty individuals have been on the aircraft when it crashed shortly after takeoff. (Tennessee Freeway Patrol)

Authorities mentioned that is an lively scene and native officers will present extra updates as they turn into accessible.

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A number of accidents have been reported, although the sheriff's workplace mentioned there have been no fatalities. (Tennessee Freeway Patrol)

Officers are urging residents to keep away from the world whereas the investigation continues.

The FAA responded to the scene and is working with native airport personnel, officers mentioned, including that the Nationwide Transportation and Security Board (NTSB) will likely be taking up the investigation.

Stepheny Worth is a author for Fox Information Digital and Fox Enterprise. She covers subjects together with lacking individuals, homicides, nationwide crime circumstances, unlawful immigration, and extra. Story suggestions and concepts might be despatched to stepheny.worth@fox.com