What happened
On 20 August 2015, a pair of Aero L-410 Turbolet planes were engaged in a coordinated skydiving exercise over Slovakia. The incident occurred near the village of Červený Kameň, where the two aircraft collided while airborne. Each plane was transporting a crew of two and 17 parachutists. Following the mid-air impact, the aircraft began to descend uncontrollably.
Despite the severe nature of the collision, the majority of the skydivers were able to eject from the damaged fuselages before they struck the ground. The crew members aboard both aircraft perished in the crash, along with three passengers who were unable to jump in time. The remaining 31 parachutists successfully deployed their parachutes and survived the incident.
Investigation
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