Skydiving Plane Crashes in New Jersey, 15 Hurt

A Cessna 208B skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed into a wooded area near Cross Keys Airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday evening after veering off the runway during takeoff. The pilot reportedly experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and attempted to circle back but was unable to land successfully, leading to the crash. Three individuals remain in critical condition at Cooper University Hospital’s trauma center, while eight suffered less severe injuries and four sustained minimal injuries. Emergency responders, including hospital EMS and trauma teams, treated people drenched in jet fuel at the scene, and a mass casualty response was launched. The plane was operated by Skydive Cross Keys, with both the company and the airport declining immediate comment. The FAA and local authorities are investigating the incident, but the cause remains undetermined.