Skydivers' Plane Crashes Near Home

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

A skydiving plane plummeted from the sky just minutes after takeoff in northeastern France, killing all 11 aboard—including five instructors, five first-time jumpers, and the pilot. Witnesses say the aircraft banked sharply left before crashing near homes, narrowly missing more victims. The Pilatus PC-6, commonly used for tandem skydives, suffered a suspected mechanical failure. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as families and friends grappled with shock and grief. Authorities are now racing to uncover what went wrong, while the community mourns and copes with the devastating loss. Support…