A plane crash involving a twin-engine skydiving aircraft took place Sunday afternoon near Tullahoma Regional Airport, as reported by authorities. The aircraft, which was carrying between 16 and 20 passengers, grazed the treetops before going down on Old Shelbyville Road, right next to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum. The Tennessee Highway Patrol described the situation as “active,” advising drivers to avoid the area while first responders worked to secure it.

Initial reports indicated that several passengers were airlifted to hospitals in nearby cities. Medical helicopters transported at least four individuals—two in critical condition and two with injuries that were not life-threatening—while others received treatment on-site from Coffee County EMS and Tullahoma first responders. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed that some passengers were “airlifted to nearby hospitals,” while others were treated at the scene.

While specific details about the crash investigation are still limited, early reports suggest that the aircraft, thought to be operated by a local skydiving company, descended after clipping trees during its approach. Authorities from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are currently on the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to join the investigation in the coming days to figure out what caused the crash and the sequence of events that led up to it.

This Tennessee plane crash has shaken the Tullahoma community, leading nearby schools and businesses to offer counseling services to those who witnessed the incident and to first responders. The skydiving company has paused its operations while safety evaluations are conducted. As authorities continue their search, rescue, and medical efforts, an official update and a complete accident report are anticipated in the coming weeks, once the NTSB and FAA finish their investigations on-site.