Skydiving Plane Crash Injures 14 in New Jersey

A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed into woods near Cross Keys Airport in southern New Jersey after engine trouble shortly after takeoff. The Cessna 208B attempted to return for an emergency landing but crashed, causing severe damage. Three people are in critical condition, five are in serious condition, and the rest sustained minor injuries; many were covered in jet fuel and required decontamination. Emergency services quickly responded, transporting victims to Cooper University Hospital and other local facilities, with trauma specialists sent to the scene. The aircraft was owned by ARNE Aviation and leased to Skydive Cross Keys. Both the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration have launched investigations into the cause.