A twin-engine propeller plane, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, with 20 passengers onboard, came down near a Tennessee airport on Sunday afternoon, resulting in injuries. This information has been confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The aircraft descended in Tullahoma, Tennessee, approximately 77 miles southeast of Nashville, as per reports from the Tullahoma Police Department. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported from the incident.
Among the passengers, six needed immediate hospitalization. One of those six victims is in critical condition, say officials. Two of the injured were airlifted, while the remaining four made their way to the hospital by ground transport.
The evidence suggests that the crash occurred around half past midday local time, shortly after the aircraft took off from the Tullahoma Airport. The plane, it is reported, was ferrying skydivers. The aftermath of the crash, as seen in a photograph released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, showed the plane with its nose on the ground and a wing missing.
At this time, the cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The FAA has begun an investigation into the matter. This raises important questions about aviation safety and protocols.
While we wait for the outcome of the investigation, we remain reminded of the importance of stringent safety measures in aviation. As more facts emerge, they will be brought to light. Until then, we are left with the knowledge that, in the face of adversity, the response from emergency services was swift and efficient.
