On Sunday, June 8, a plane crash near Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee left several people injured. Emergency services rushed to the site along Old Shelbyville Highway after the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter went down shortly after takeoff around 12:45 p.m.
Authorities confirmed that 20 individuals were on board the skydiving aircraft. According to officials, the plane struck both trees and terrain following a suspected mechanical failure. No ground injuries or damage to airport facilities were reported.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the City of Tullahoma confirmed that six people were injured. Four were transported to local hospitals, with three airlifted to Nashville for advanced treatment. Vanderbilt University Medical Center later stated that three patients were in stable condition while one remained critical.
Skydive Tennessee praised the pilot’s quick actions, saying they likely prevented a far worse outcome. The FAA and NTSB have launched a joint investigation, focusing on the pilot, the aircraft, and environmental factors.
Local leaders commended the swift response of first responders, while community members offered prayers and support for the victims’ recovery.
