By Parrot Newspaper 
Plane with 20 Passengers Crashes in US — Injuries Reported as FAA Launches Probe
By Parrot Newspaper Investigative Desk
Coffee County, Tennessee — A plane carrying 20 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, prompting emergency response efforts and triggering a federal investigation into the cause of the crash.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the aircraft went down along Old Shelbyville Road in central Coffee County, not far from Tullahoma Regional Airport, from which it had just departed.
Plane with 20 Passengers Crashes in US
“Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals,” state troopers confirmed via X (formerly Twitter), adding that the crash scene remains active and that more details would follow.
Images from the crash site, circulated widely on social media, depict a grim scene: the small white plane, identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, lay nose-first in a field, with its tail section detached and debris scattered around it — signs consistent with a hard impact.
The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time (1745 GMT), according to FAA reports. Officials have confirmed that 20 individuals were on board, though it remains unclear how many were crew members versus passengers.
Used for Skydiving Expeditions
Local media reports indicate that the plane was being operated by a company offering skydiving expeditions, a popular but loosely regulated recreational activity in the area. The identities and conditions of those on board have not yet been officially released.
The FAA has opened an investigation into the crash and is expected to be joined by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Initial focus will likely center on the airworthiness of the aircraft, the qualifications of the flight crew, weather conditions, and flight logs.
Community Concerns, Regulatory Oversight
This incident has cast a spotlight on the safety protocols surrounding adventure flights in small towns. Coffee County, where recreational aviation has seen a rise in recent years, has had growing concerns from residents about air traffic safety and the adequacy of pre-flight inspections and operational oversight.
Aviation experts note that the DHC-6 Twin Otter, while reliable, requires strict maintenance due to the heavy demands placed on it by skydiving operations, where rapid climbs and descents are routine.
Plane with 20 Passengers Crashes in US
Parrot Newspaper is continuing its investigation and will provide updates as more facts become available. Survivors are being treated in nearby hospitals, and authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of injuries.