A number of individuals are injured after a skydiving aircraft crashed in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon, in accordance with 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 aircraft crashed.
“Happening Now: Coffee County – THP troopers are assisting @TullahomaPD at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road,” the Tennessee Freeway Patrol posted on X.
Throughout a Sunday information convention, officers mentioned that the aircraft had skilled an “unknown issue” shortly after takeoff that “resulted in an impact on trees 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.
“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 mentioned throughout the information convention.
The sheriff’s workplace mentioned the skydiving aircraft was a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter.
“No ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged and there were no injuries reported from the ground,” officers added.
Authorities mentioned that is an lively scene and native officers will present extra updates as they turn out to be accessible.
Officers are urging residents to keep away from the realm 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.
