9 skydivers killed after aircraft crash in Hawaii

A light aircraft carrying skydivers has crashed in Hawaii killing at least nine people on board.

The twin‑engine aircraft went down close to Dillingham Airfield in Honolulu.

There were no survivors from the crash, the Hawaii Department of Transportation tweeted. Family members may have seen the plane go down.

Photos showed smoke visible from miles away. It is not yet clear whether the plane was taking off or landing.

Of the nine killed, three were customers and six were employees of the company operating the flight.

Source: BBC

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