MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Federal authorities are investigating two separate airplane crashes that occurred just days apart in the region, with both incidents resulting in injuries but, miraculously, no fatalities.

The first crash happened Sunday, just outside Tullahoma, Tennessee. A DeHavilland DH-6 Twin Otter, operated by a skydiving company, Skydive Tennessee, went down on Tullahoma Regional Airport property after what was described as an aborted takeoff. The aircraft was carrying 19 licensed skydivers and one pilot when the mishap occurred.

According to a statement released by Skydive Tennessee, six individuals were transported to area hospitals, all of whom were alert and talking after the crash. However, as of Monday afternoon, one of those passengers remained in critical condition. The company thanked emergency crews for their rapid response and noted that the crash site was quickly secured.

Wreckage from the 1966-manufactured plane, registered to Randigo, LLC of Wilmington, Delaware, was seen near the end of the runway through early this week. Much of the debris has since been removed and taken to Springfield, Tennessee for further analysis by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Only two days later, a completely unrelated crash occurred in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (6/10/2025), a small aircraft went down near Clark Boulevard, narrowly missing Evergreen Cemetery, the Murfreesboro Police Department and a cluster of doctors’ offices.

According to Murfreesboro Police, the pilot had radioed the local airport to report mechanical trouble and attempted an emergency landing. Unfortunately, the Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed into a thick tree line bordering the cemetery. All three individuals onboard survived and were listed in stable condition at a local hospital.

Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Director Chad Gehrke speculated that the pilot might have been trying to land in the open fields of Evergreen Cemetery after seeing them on approach, but worsening conditions forced the aircraft down earlier than intended.

Investigations are ongoing for both incidents, with the FAA leading efforts to determine the cause. 

• Previous News Article on the Tullahoma Airplane Crash (See HERE)
• Another Airplane Crashed in Murfreesboro on Tuesday of This Week (See Article)