A skydiving aircraft carrying 20 people crashed near Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) in Tennessee with four passengers taken to hospital, according to local authorities.
The accident happened in Tullahoma, Tennessee, roughly 77 miles southeast of Nashville. The aircraft, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100, registered as N166DH, took off from Tullahoma airport at around 12:30 local time on June 8, 2025.
However, shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced an “unknown issue” and collided with both trees and terrain, Tullahoma City Administrator Jason Quick said during a media briefing after the accident.
Quick said that the Tullahoma Police Department and Fire Department were the first responders, arriving within minutes, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency, and the Coffee County Emergency Medical Service.
There were no fatalities reported from the crash. However, four people were taken to Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital for treatment, including two who were seriously injured. Other passengers were evaluated and treated by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) at the scene.
According to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN), both the left wing and tail of the aircraft broke off during the crash. The right wing and engine stayed attached to the aircraft, but the outer section of the right wing was damaged. The nose section was crushed towards the back.
During the briefing, Quick said officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were present at the scene after the accident, talking to those who were on board and any potential witnesses.
“At this time, we have been advised by the National Transportation and Safety Board that the agency will be releasing a statement and taking over the investigation into this event,” Quick added.
