Tennessee skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff, leaving multiple passengers injured

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

Having left Tullahoma Regional Airport around 12:30 p.m., the aircraft crashed shortly after its departure, Lyle Russell from Tullahoma Community Engagement confirmed to Fox News Digital.

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

“At the moment: Coffee County – THP troopers are supporting @TullahomaPD at the site of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol announced on X.

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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. 

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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. 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

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