A small plane carrying 20 people, including several parachutists, crashed this Sunday in Coffee County, Tennessee, in an incident that nearly became a tragedy, but fortunately did not result in any fatalities.
The accident occurred shortly after noon, around 12:45 p.m., as the aircraft was taking off from the Tullahoma regional airport, reported the Tennessee Highway Patrol on X.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it was a De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, widely used for parachuting operations.
On board were 20 people, including the crew. The impact caused scenes of tension and prompted emergency services from the entire area to mobilize.
Three passengers were evacuated by helicopter to hospitals due to more serious injuries, while another was transported by ambulance.
The rest of those affected were treated on-site for minor injuries, according to Lyle Russell, spokesperson for the city of Tullahoma.
The authorities have confirmed that there were no fatalities, and that the airport facilities, as well as the nearby buildings, were not damaged.
Although the cause of the accident is still being investigated, the fact that none of the occupants lost their lives has been described by many as a miracle.
The accident scene remains active, and local authorities along with the FAA are conducting an ongoing investigation to clarify the reasons that led to the aircraft's crash shortly after takeoff.
This accident adds to others that have occurred in the United States this year. In April, a Cessna 310 plane crashed into a car at the intersection of Military Trail and Glades Road in Boca Raton, Florida, resulting in the deaths of three people who were on board the aircraft.
Days later, a single-engine Cessna 180 plane crashed after hitting high-voltage power lines in Coles County, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
The accident occurred on County Line Road, near Trilla. The victims were two men and two women, all originally from Menomonie, Wisconsin. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have begun an investigation to determine the causes of the accident.
Also, a Cessna Citation II private plane crashed in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood in San Diego at the end of May, resulting in the deaths of several occupants. The accident occurred amid dense fog, which may have contributed to the incident.
The impact caused fires that affected at least 15 homes and several vehicles, forcing the evacuation of nearly 100 residents.
Frequently asked questions about the airplane accident in Tennessee
What type of aircraft crashed in Tennessee?
The aircraft involved in the accident in Tennessee was a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, a model widely used for skydiving operations. The plane was carrying 20 people on board, including skydivers and crew, and miraculously there were no fatalities in the incident.
How many people were injured in the Tennessee accident?
The accident left several passengers injured, of whom three were evacuated by helicopter to nearby hospitals due to the severity of their injuries. Another passenger was taken by ambulance, while the others received treatment for minor injuries at the scene of the accident.
Why is the plane crash in Tennessee considered a miracle?
The accident is considered a miracle because there were no fatalities, despite the aircraft carrying 20 people and crashing shortly after takeoff. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the accident, but the fact that all passengers survived is seen as an extraordinary event.
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