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A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The tragic skydiving plane crash in northeastern France serves as a stark reminder to San Antonio 's own skydiving community of the risks involved in the sport. With several skydiving centers in the San Antonio area, locals may be wondering about the safety protocols in place at these facilities. The fact that the plane in France was carrying novice jumpers on tandem jumps, a common practice in skydiving, may hit close to home for those who have participated in similar experiences in San Antonio. As the investigation into the crash continues, San Antonio residents may be interested in learning more about the safety measures taken by local skydiving operators to prevent such accidents. The city's skydiving community will likely be watching the developments in this story closely, and may be seeking reassurance from local authorities and skydiving operators about the safety of their operations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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