A civilian aircraft carrying tourists for a skydiving excursion crashed in Tomblaine, near Nancy, France, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, around 11:00 local time. The death toll is believed to be very high, according to local authorities.
Crash Details and Immediate Response
The plane took off from Nancy-Essey aerodrome and crashed near Salvador Allende Street. The Meurthe-et-Moselle prefecture activated the departmental operational center (COD) and prefect Yves SÉGUY is on site. Emergency services established a safety perimeter due to a significant risk of explosion.
Local police urged the public to avoid the area entirely. Meurthe-et-Moselle national police posted on X: “Imperatively avoid the Salvador Allende Street area entirely. To keep access clear for emergency services and law enforcement, do not go to the scene.”
Witness Accounts and Media Reports
Local news outlet France3 reported: “The human toll is believed to be very high, and the risk of the aircraft exploding is significant.” Two emergency medical teams left the site with flashing lights. The crash occurred near the exit of a cemetery in Tomblaine.
This is a developing story with updates expected as rescue operations continue.
