Skydiving plane with 20 aboard crashes in US

A skydiving plane carrying 20 people crash-landed on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee.

According to reports, the DeHavilland DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft went down shortly after 12:30 p.m.

The plane was used for skydiving operations and was mid-mission when the incident occurred.

City of Tullahoma spokesperson Lyle Russell confirmed the crash in an official statement to the press.

“There were no casualties,” Russell said, adding that emergency services responded within minutes.

Officials confirmed that 20 people were on board, including both passengers and crew members.

Emergency crews airlifted three victims to nearby hospitals due to serious injuries.

One more person was transported by ambulance for further medical attention.

Several others with minor injuries received treatment at the crash site.

Authorities said no bystanders or airport workers were injured during the incident.

Airport infrastructure and nearby facilities sustained no damage.

Photos shared online by the Tennessee Highway Patrol showed the plane’s wreckage resting in a grassy area.

The aircraft’s nose was embedded in the ground, and its tail section had snapped off.

One wing appeared to have broken away from the fuselage during the crash.

Police vehicles and emergency ambulances surrounded the crash site within minutes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has opened an investigation into the incident.

Officials have not yet released a cause for the crash, but mechanical failure is being considered.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to join the probe this week.

Eyewitnesses at the airport described the crash as sudden but not explosive.

“I saw the plane dip and then heard a loud crunch,” said one witness who asked to remain anonymous.

The Tullahoma airport remained closed for a few hours after the crash for cleanup and investigation.

Operations resumed later in the evening after safety checks were completed.

The skydiving company operating the aircraft has not released a statement at this time.

Skydiving aircraft are generally regarded as safe with strong safety records, according to aviation experts.

This crash has drawn fresh scrutiny amid a series of recent aviation incidents worldwide.

Local authorities praised the quick response of emergency services and credited safety procedures for preventing fatalities.

More details are expected once FAA investigators complete their preliminary report.

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