Tennessee skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff, leaving multiple injuries
Video captured the aftermath of a crash on a Tennessee plane
On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, a plane carrying up to 20 people crashed. Emergency crews, including the Tarahoma Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, responded quickly. Several victims were airlifted to a nearby hospital. (Credit: Tennessee Highway Patrol)
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Several people get injured after skydiving A plane crashed in Tennessee Sunday afternoon, according to the Tarahoma Police Department.
plane Depart Tulloma Regional Airport It crashed shortly after takeoff at about 12:30pm, and Tarahoma Community Engagement Officer Lyle Russell confirmed with Fox News Digital.
There were 20 people on board, including the crew. The plane crashed.
“It’s happening now: Coffee County-THP Troopers are supporting @tullahomapd at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road.”
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The Tarahoma Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash on an airplane on Old Shelbyville Road in Coffee County, Tennessee on Sunday. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)
During a press conference on Sunday, authorities said they experienced “unknown issues” shortly after takeoff, where the plane “had an impact on trees and terrain.”
Three were taken via helicopter to a local hospital for treatment, and one victim was sent by ground transport due to more serious injuries, Russell said. Other minor injuries were treated by first responders at the scene.
There have been no reported deaths at this time.
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The sheriff’s office said the skydiving plane involved in the crash in Tennessee on Sunday was a DeHavilland DH-6 twin otter. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)
“There are limited injuries and our hearts and minds are grateful to those who have experienced this accident and future recovery,” the official said at a press conference.
The sheriff’s office said Skydiving Plane It was a Dehaviland DH-6 twin otter.
“The ground facilities and airport facilities were not damaged and no ground injuries were reported,” the official added.
There were 20 people on the plane when it crashed shortly after takeoff. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)
Officials said this is an active scene and will provide more updates as local officials become available.
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The sheriff’s office said it was not fatal, but multiple injuries were reported. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)
Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
The FAA is responding to the scene and working with local airport officials, officials added that the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) will take over the investigation.
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