Skydiving Plane Crash in New Jersey Leaves Eight Hospitalized, Investigation Underway
A Cessna 208B skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Cross Keys Airport, injuring 15, with eight individuals still hospitalized, three critically.
Overview
- A Cessna 208B skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Cross Keys Airport in New Jersey, carrying 15 people.
- The crash resulted in multiple injuries, with eight individuals currently hospitalized, including three in critical condition.
- Some passengers were covered in jet fuel and required decontamination before receiving medical attention.
- Emergency services are on-site, and Gloucester County Emergency Management advises the public to avoid the area.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the crash.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the skydiving plane crash with a focus on the severity of injuries and the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the human impact and urgency. Their language conveys concern for the victims while maintaining a factual tone, reflecting a commitment to transparency and accountability in reporting the incident.
The severely damaged plane resulted in some passengers being covered in jet fuel and requiring decontamination before hospital transport.
A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed at Cross Keys Airport in southern New Jersey, resulting in multiple injuries and eight people remaining hospitalized.
Three people are being evaluated at Cooper University Hospital's trauma center in Camden, New Jersey, while eight others with less severe injuries are being treated in the emergency department.
Four patients with minimal injuries are waiting for further evaluation.
Eight men were hospitalized, three in critical condition and five in serious condition.
All eight patients at the hospital suffered blunt force trauma with injuries to their extremities and soft tissue.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, as stated in a post on social platform X.
Gov. Phil Murphy stated that there were no fatalities reported at the time of the crash.
A single engine Cessna 208B experienced engine trouble after takeoff, radioed about the issue, and subsequently crashed on landing in the woods.
A Cessna 208B carrying 15 people was involved in an incident at Cross Keys Airport.
Aerial footage captured the crashed plane in a wooded area with scattered debris.
Eight people with less severe injuries are being treated in the emergency department.
Gloucester County Emergency Management warned the public to avoid the area for emergency vehicle access.
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"…Just the fact that we have 15 people that are still with us here today, some with minor injuries, I think is fantastic and remarkable."
ABC News·11d·"…Just the fact that we have 15 people that are still with us here today, some with minor injuries, I think is fantastic and remarkable."
ABC News·11d·"…Just the fact that we have 15 people that are still with us here today, some with minor injuries, I think is fantastic and remarkable."
Associated Press·11d·"…Fifteen people were taken to a hospital when a skydiving aircraft went off a runway and crashed in the woods near an airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday evening, according to authorities."
NBC News·12d·"…Fifteen people were taken to a hospital when a skydiving aircraft went off a runway and crashed in the woods near an airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday evening, according to authorities."
Associated Press·12d·FAQ
The pilot reported engine trouble while ascending, and the plane went off the end of the runway, crashing into a tree near the runway at Cross Keys Airport.
There were 15 people on board, including the pilot. Fourteen people were injured, with eight individuals still hospitalized and three in critical condition.
Many victims were covered in jet fuel and required decontamination before being transported to the hospital. Patients were admitted with various injuries; three are in critical but stable condition and others have serious or minor injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash to determine the cause of the incident.
Emergency services remain on-site managing the incident, and Gloucester County Emergency Management advises the public to avoid the area near Cross Keys Airport.
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