A skydiving aircraft carrying 15 people crashed at Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey, on Wednesday, officials said, sending 14 people to local hospitals and leaving three in critical condition.

Skydive Cross Keys said in a statement that the aircraft developed "mechanical issues" at roughly 3,000 feet after takeoff.

Multiple people were injured after a skydiving plane crashed at the Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, New Jersey, according to officials.