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Light Aircraft Crashes Near Nancy Airport, Killing All 11 on Board During First Tandem Skydiving Flight

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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 28, 2026

What happened

A small plane carrying 11 people, including skydiving instructors and first-time tandem jumpers, crashed near Nancy Airport in France shortly after takeoff, killing everyone on board. The crash was witnessed by family members and occurred near residential areas, with no ground casualties. French authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

01A light aircraft crashed near Nancy Airport, killing all 11 people on board.
02Victims included the pilot, five instructors, and five first-time tandem skydivers.
03The crash occurred less than a minute after takeoff, witnessed by family members.
04The plane fell near residential buildings but caused no ground casualties.
05French authorities are investigating the cause amid an ongoing heatwave.
06Psychological support was provided to families and witnesses at the scene.

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