What happened
During a scheduled skydiving operation, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of power during its initial ascent. The flight was performing a local mission when, at an altitude of approximately 30 metres, the engine ceased functioning properly.
In response to the power loss, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing. However, the aircraft struck the ground and subsequently caught fire. The accident resulted in one fatality among the skydivers, while the pilot and four other passengers sustained injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a complete engine failure occurring during the climb phase of the flight.