A city spokesperson shared an update after the plane flying over Tennessee experienced a harrowing turn just minutes after takeoff.
A DeHavilland DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft carrying 20 people crashed shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport around 12:30 p.m. on June 8, 2025, according to city spokesperson Lyle Russell. The incident quickly sparked concern across social media.
As reported by People, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said on social media that the plane, used for skydiving, landed near Old Shelbyville Road and that several of the people on board were airlifted to nearby hospitals.
Russell told the outlet, “There were no casualties. There are some minor injuries.” He said three individuals were airlifted to local hospitals, while one person with more serious injuries was transported by ground. Others with minor injuries received treatment at the scene from first responders.
Russell also confirmed the crash caused no damage to airport property and that no other injuries were reported on the ground.
Images shared by law enforcement show the aircraft resting in a grassy field, with significant structural damage and portions of its wings torn off. Emergency vehicles and fire crews surrounded the wreckage as authorities worked to secure the area.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials arrived at the scene and reportedly took the lead in the investigation.
Following the incident, several comments surfaced online reflecting concern and speculation. A netizen reacted, suggesting that plane crashes appear to be happening frequently. A second commented, “What is it about sky diving planes? Seem crashing all the time [sic]?”
A third suggested a possible cause: “Maybe attempting an emergency landing and wing hit a tree [sic]?” Another remarked, “Not large enough for that many people.”
A different commenter expressed sympathy and offered prayers for those affected by the crash, while another echoed the same sentiment, “I pray everyone survives. I heard it was a skydiving charter plane. 🙏”
One individual who claimed they were near the crash site recalled hearing the plane but assumed it was just landing. Even after hearing sirens and seeing people being taken away on a golf cart, they didn’t realize anything was wrong until relatives told them about the crash. They noted how quiet the incident was and said it could have been much worse, expressing relief that everyone survived.
Someone else thanked the first responders for their effort, while another added, “Thank the good Lord that so far there are no reported fatalities. May God bless all of the ones injured.”
While the Tennessee crash ended without any loss of life, another recent aviation accident in California proved far more devastating.
Dave Shapiro, 42, co-founder of Sound Talent Group and a key figure in live music, was among six people killed when a jet crashed into the Tierrasanta neighborhood early Thursday, May 22.
Billboard noted that the plane was carrying Shapiro and two of his colleagues, whose names have not been released as family notifications continued.
According to the FAA, the Cessna 550 departed from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport around 3:45 a.m.
Shortly after taking off, the jet hit power lines about two miles away and crashed into homes in a San Diego military housing area just before 4 a.m., according to CNN.
“There are fragments of the aircraft under the power lines,” said Eliott Simpson, an investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The impact scattered debris over a quarter mile. The fuel from the jet rained down, sparking fires that destroyed vehicles and damaged multiple homes, including one where the roof collapsed onto a car.
In an early update posted by the San Diego Police Department at 1:53 a.m. on May 22, police confirmed at least two fatalities, eight injuries, and damage to around 10 buildings. Authorities urged the public to report any debris or jet fuel found in the area. Approximately 100 residents were evacuated.
By 7:21 a.m., police announced the opening of an evacuation center at Hancock Elementary School and thanked residents for their donations, adding that no additional supplies were needed. Later that morning, they stated that the NTSB had taken over the investigation and would provide all future updates.
