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A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board
By Antonin Utz | The Associated Press, John Leicester | The Associated Press and Ba at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
The dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumper...
Key takeaway Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said it was France’s biggest aviation accident involving skydiving in about 30 years.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The tragic skydiving plane crash in northeastern France raises concerns about safety protocols in adventure sports. While the incident occurred abroad, it has implications for local skydiving operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those in Denton County. Trophy Club residents who participate in skydiving or have loved ones who do may be wondering about the safety measures in place at local skydiving centers. The fact that the plane in France was carrying novice jumpers on tandem jumps, a common practice in the industry, may prompt local operators to review their own procedures and equipment. As the investigation into the crash continues, local skydiving enthusiasts and operators will likely be watching closely to see if any changes are recommended to prevent similar accidents in the future. This incident may also lead to increased scrutiny of small aircraft safety and maintenance in the North Texas region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
The dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumper...
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