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A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 jumpers ...
Key takeaway Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said it was France's biggest aviation accident involving skydiving in about 30 years.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The tragic skydiving plane crash in northeastern France raises concerns about aviation safety in recreational activities. While this incident occurred abroad, Alamo Heights residents who enjoy skydiving or have loved ones participating in the sport may be worried about the safety protocols in place at local skydiving centers. The fact that the plane in France was carrying novice jumpers and experienced instructors, and still suffered a catastrophic malfunction, highlights the importance of regular maintenance and rigorous safety checks. As the investigation into the crash continues, local skydiving operators in the San Antonio area may face increased scrutiny from customers and regulators, prompting a review of their own safety procedures to prevent such a disaster from occurring closer to home. The community will be watching to see how local skydiving centers respond to this incident and what measures they take to ensure the safety of their customers.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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 jumpers ...
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