Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Summary
A small plane carrying 10 skydivers and a pilot crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France, killing everyone on board. The accident happened near a residential area shortly after takeoff, and an official investigation has begun to find out why the crash occurred.Key Facts
- Eleven people died: one pilot and 10 passengers, including five experienced instructors and five first-time skydivers.
- The plane belonged to a parachute school and took off from Nancy-Essey airfield before crashing around 11:00 local time.
- Relatives watched the crash happen as they had gathered to see the first-time skydivers jump.
- The crash site was close to houses and a shopping center but did not cause additional injuries.
- Half of the skydivers who died were nurses, according to a local nursing official.
- This is the deadliest private plane crash in France’s history, excluding military and commercial flights.
- Weather conditions, including a heatwave in the region, might be considered during the investigation but no clear cause is known yet.
- Emergency teams provided medical and psychological support to relatives and witnesses.
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