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Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
By Billy Stockwell, Niamh Kennedy, CNN
(CNN) — Eleven people were killed on Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, according to a regional official.
The aircraft – which was carrying 11 people – crashed at 11 a.m. local time during a skydiving ses...
Key takeaway The aircraft – which was carrying 11 people – crashed at 11 a.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent skydiving plane crash in France that killed 11 people may seem like a distant tragedy, but it has implications for El Paso 's own skydiving community. With several skydiving centers operating in the El Paso area, the safety of these facilities and the regulations that govern them are of utmost concern to local residents. The fact that this crash in France occurred just weeks after a similar incident in Missouri raises questions about the adequacy of safety measures in the skydiving industry as a whole. As El Pasoans engage in skydiving activities, either as enthusiasts or as spectators, they should be aware of the potential risks involved and demand rigorous safety standards from local operators. The city's public safety officials should also take note of these incidents and review the safety protocols in place at El Paso's skydiving centers to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur here.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Billy Stockwell, Niamh Kennedy, CNN
(CNN) — Eleven people were killed on Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, according to a regional official.
The aircraft – which was carrying 11 people – crashed at 11 a.m. local time during a skydiving ses...
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