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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Multiple people injured after small plane crash in Tennessee
Multiple people were injured after a small plane carrying 20 people crashed in Tullahoma, Tennessee, authorities said. Medical helicopters flew three passengers to local hospitals, Lyle Russell, a spokesperson for the city, said. Another was taken in an ambulance. A spokesperson for Vanderbilt University Hospital said it had admitted four patients — one in critical condition and three stable. The spokesperson did not specify their injuries. Other minor injuries were treated by first responders at the scene, Russell added. No one died in the crash. The plane, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, crashed at around 12:45 p.m. just after taking off from the Tullahoma Regional Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the crash. The plane went down on Old Shelbyville Road, according to the FAA. Russell said it was a skydiving plane. This article was originally published on
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Tennessee plane crash: Aircraft carrying 20 people crashes in Coffee County near Tullahoma
A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police "at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road" in the central Coffee County. "Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene," it said, adding that more updates would follow. Pictures on social media showed a small, white plane with its nose buried into the grass and its tail broken off behind it. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, and that it "crashed shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee around 12:45 pm local time (1745 GMT) on Sunday." "Twenty people were on board. The FAA is investigating." Local media reported that the crashed plane was used for skydiving expeditions.
NBC News
08-06-2025
- General
- NBC News
Multiple people injured after small plane crash in Tennessee
Multiple people were injured after a small plane carrying 20 people crashed in Tullahoma, Tennessee, authorities said. Several passengers have been transported to local hospitals by medical helicopters, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said. Others are being evaluated on the scene. The THP did not say how many sustained injuries. The plane, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, crashed at around 12:45 p.m. just after taking off from the Tullahoma Regional Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the crash. The plane went down on Old Shelbyville Road, according to the agency. Lyle Russell, a spokesperson for the city, said no one died in the crash and the injuries were minor, but did not offer more details.
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny airport is world's smallest with 400m runway but dubbed most beautiful
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba has the shortest commercial runway in the world at just 400 metres, but it is a point of fascination Airports are often associated with vast, busy terminals, soaring control towers, and endless stretches of concrete runway. But not every flying experience begins in a sprawling metropolis. In fact, some of the most special journeys start at the world 's tiniest airstrips—like the one perched on the edge of the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport holds the title of the world's smallest commercial airport, and with good reason. Its runway measures just 400 metres, flanked on either side by steep cliffs and the open sea. By comparison, major international airports typically have runways that exceed 3,000 metres. Heathrow's two runways, for instance, stretch 3,902 metres and 3,658 metres - almost ten times the length of Saba's. This dramatically short runway determines what kind of aircraft can operate there. While Heathrow and other large hubs accommodate everything from wide-body jets to massive cargo planes, Juancho E. Yrausquin is strictly limited to small, propeller-driven aircraft. One of the most common is the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, which carries just 18 to 20 passengers. Landing here isn't just a test of engineering - it's also bound by strict regulations. Only propeller aircraft operated by regional airlines are permitted to land, and even then, only under special waivers issued by the Netherlands Antilles' Civil Aviation Authority. The unique conditions and inherent risk have made it a point of fascination for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. The airport's story began on February 9, 1959, when the first aircraft landed at Flat Point, a privately owned stretch of land on the island. The historic flight, piloted by Remy de Haenen, was a landmark moment for the residents of Saba, nearly all of whom gathered to witness the occasion. However, the initial excitement was short-lived. Following the inaugural flight, de Haenen was banned from flying to and from the island, and no other aircraft landed there until proper infrastructure was developed. By 1962, the lack of a functioning airport had become a significant issue for the island. In response, the Dutch government allocated 600,000 guilders - equivalent to over €300,000 today - to build a proper airstrip. The airport officially reopened in 1963, ushering in a new era of accessibility for Saba. Tragedy struck in 1998 when Hurricane Georges swept through the region, damaging the terminal with winds reaching up to 155 miles per hour. In the aftermath, the Dutch government funded a new terminal, which opened in 2002. The airport was then named in honour of Remy de Haenen, the pioneer who made that first historic flight. A propeller from his original aircraft still sits on display at the airport today, a tribute to the man who made the impossible landing possible. Though tiny in size, Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport is a giant in character, offering not just a gateway to Saba's rugged beauty, but also a testament to the extraordinary places aviation can reach.
