Tragic reports coming in from Tennessee are speaking about a small plane used for skydiving crashing.
The plane crashed soon after it left Tullahoma Regional Airport at about 12:30 pm on Sunday, as shared by Lyle Russell.
The spokesperson mentioned in a new statement to People Magazine that crew members and passengers were aboard that flight when it crashed.
So far, no casualties have been reported, but those injured were rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining serious injuries. The scene was secured by local authorities after the news broke out. The FAA is now carrying out an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol explained on social media how several of those individuals were airlifted to nearby hospitals and that the plane landed near the town’s Old Shelbyville Road.
Three were sent for immediate medical treatment via helicopter, and one was sent by ground transport for more serious injuries to local hospitals. Other minor injuries were treated by first responders on the scene.
The plane involved was a skydiving aircraft called the DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter. No ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged, and there were no injuries reported from the ground at that time.