TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities and first responders were called to the scene of a plane crash in Tullahoma Sunday afternoon that reportedly left multiple people injured.
According to the Coffee County Sheriff's Department, the crash was reported Sunday, June 8 near the Tullahoma Regional Airport and Old Shelbyville Highway.
Tennessee Highway Patrol said initial reports suggested 16 to 20 people were on board. However, the Federal Aviation Administration said preliminary information pointed to 20 people being on the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, which crashed shortly after leaving Tullahoma Regional Airport around 12:45 p.m.
The City of Tullahoma confirmed a total of 20 passengers, including crew members, were on the plane after it departed from the airport at approximatel