A skydiving plane met with an accident near Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Wednesday (2 July 2025). The plane slipped off the runway and crashed into a nearby forest.
🚨 14 People Were Onboard
According to ABC News and local media, the plane had 14 people onboard. At least 5 people have been admitted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
📹 Crash Site Video
A video from the crash site shows the wreckage of the plane scattered in the forest. Fire trucks and many emergency vehicles are seen at the spot.
🛩️ What Kind of Plane Was It?
- The plane was a single-engine Cessna 208.
- It was registered as N716MM.
- This type of plane is commonly used for skydiving.
- The plane crashed just a few minutes after takeoff.
So far, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has not released a statement on the crash.
🏥 What About the Injured?
- According to Wendy A. Marano, a hospital spokesperson, doctors are checking all the injured people.
- She did not share full details about their injuries.
- The hospital’s trauma team is currently treating all the victims.
✈️ What Authorities Said
The New York and New Jersey Port Authority said the plane usually does skydiving flights. On Wednesday, it took off from Cross Keys Airport but crashed nose-first shortly after.
Thankfully, no deaths have been reported yet, but the accident has raised serious questions about flight safety in such activities.