Comp Air 8 crash near Jamijarvi Airfield

7 fatalities • Jamijarvi, Finland

A skydiving flight crashed into a forest near Jamijarvi Airfield in Finland, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On April 20, 2014, at 12:40 UTC, a Comp Air 8, registered as OH-XDZ, was involved in an accident near Jamijarvi Airfield (EFJM) in Jamijarvi, Finland. The aircraft was operating a skydiving flight under visual meteorological conditions when it departed controlled flight. Following the loss of control, the airplane impacted a forest, which resulted in a post-impact fire.

Of the 10 passengers on board, there were 7 fatalities and 4 minor injuries. The pilot was among those who sustained minor injuries.

Probable cause

Information regarding the official probable cause is not available in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Apr 2014 SUI RY, LAURINEN JANNE, KÄÄRIÄ COMP AIR 8 NO SERIES accident near Jamijarvi, Finland?

A skydiving flight crashed into a forest near Jamijarvi Airfield in Finland, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 2014 SUI RY, LAURINEN JANNE, KÄÄRIÄ COMP AIR 8 NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Apr 2014 involved a SUI RY, LAURINEN JANNE, KÄÄRIÄ COMP AIR 8 NO SERIES, operated by Suomen Urheiluilmailijat ry, at Jamijarvi, Finland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Information regarding the official probable cause is not available in the provided source material.

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