Authorities Respond To Plane Crash In Tullahoma, Tennessee

On Sunday, June 8, a plane crash in Tullahoma, Tennessee, resulted in several injuries. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene near the Tullahoma Regional Airport and Old Shelbyville Highway. According to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred in the afternoon, and multiple individuals sustained injuries.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) initially reported that there were between 16 to 20 people on board the aircraft. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) later clarified that 20 individuals were on board the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter. The plane had just taken off from the Tullahoma Regional Airport shortly before the crash occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m.

The City of Tullahoma confirmed that the plane had 20 passengers, including the crew members, at the time of departure. Shortly after takeoff, the plane reportedly encountered a mechanical issue, causing it to crash. The aircraft struck both trees and terrain, but thankfully, no individuals on the ground were injured.
Details of the Incident and Injuries

According to a Facebook update posted at 4:15 p.m., the City of Tullahoma confirmed that four individuals were transported to local hospitals with more serious injuries. Three of them were airlifted via medical helicopters, while one was transported by ambulance. First responders on the scene also treated other individuals with minor injuries, including bumps and bruises. By 4:41 p.m., THP updated its report, confirming a total of six injuries.
Later, during a press conference held by Tullahoma City Administrator Jason Quick at 5:45 p.m., further details about the victims’ injuries were provided. “After emergency services arrived, three individuals were LifeFlighted to Nashville hospitals for further care. Four others were taken to Vanderbilt University Harton Hospital in Tullahoma for treatment of less severe injuries,” Quick stated. “The remaining passengers were assessed and treated for various minor injuries, including bumps and bruises.”

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