On June 8, a skydiving plane crashed in Coffee County, Tennessee, injuring several people, according to officials and authorities.
During an evening news conference on June 8, City Administrator Jason Quick stated that a skydiving plane carrying 20 people took off from Tullahoma Regional Airport at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The aircraft “experienced an unknown issue that resulted in an impact on trees and terrain,” according to Quick, shortly after takeoff.
“Tullahoma Police and Tullahoma Fire were on scene in minutes, along with Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Coffee County Emergency Management Service, and Coffee County Ambulance Service,” Quick continued.
According to Quick, as soon as emergency personnel reached the scene, every passenger on the aircraft underwent a medical evaluation.
According to Quick, four individuals were taken to surrounding hospitals for treatment, and three others were moved to Nashville hospitals for further care.
“All other passengers were treated for minor injuries and were treated on scene by our first responders,” Quick stated.
According to Community Engagement Officer Lyle Russell, three passengers were flown to nearby hospitals for medical attention, and a fourth passenger with “more serious injuries” was taken by ground.
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“We are grateful the injuries were limited, and our hearts and minds are with those who went through this accident and their upcoming recovery,” Russell stated during the news conference.
On the evening of June 8, officials announced that the National Transportation Safety Board, which will be in charge of the investigation, and the Federal Aviation Administration were working together with airport personnel from the local area.
