Plane carrying skydivers crashes in Tennessee shortly after taking off, resulting in several passengers being injured

Several people are injured after a skydiving plane crashed in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon, according to the Tullahoma Police Department.

The aircraft took off from Tullahoma Regional Airport around 12:30 p.m. but unfortunately crashed shortly thereafter, as confirmed by Tullahoma Community Engagement Officer Lyle Russell in a statement to Fox News Digital.

There were 20 people, including crew members, on board when the plane crashed.

“Coffee County is currently in emergency response mode – THP troopers are providing assistance to @TullahomaPD at the site of an aircraft accident on Old Shelbyville Road,” shared the Tennessee Highway Patrol on X.

Twenty people were on the plane when it crashed shortly after takeoff. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)

Authorities said this is an active scene and local officials will provide more updates as they become available. 

Multiple injuries were reported, though the sheriff’s office said there were no fatalities. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)

Officials are urging residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

The FAA responded to the scene and is working with local airport personnel, officials said, adding that the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) will be taking over the investigation. 

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