A small plane carrying 20 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma Regional Airport in Coffee County, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Emergency responders rushed to the scene on Old Shelbyville Road, where the aircraft came down with its nose buried in the grass and its tail broken off.
The plane, identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, was reportedly used for skydiving expeditions. The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time.
Three passengers were airlifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, with one transported by ground ambulance due to more serious injuries. Other individuals sustained minor injuries treated at the scene. There were no fatalities, and no damage was reported to airport or ground facilities, according to Lyle Russell, a city spokesman.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to assist local police at the active crash site.
This incident highlights the risks involved in skydiving operations and small aircraft flights, though swift emergency response helped mitigate the severity of injuries.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
