What happened
During a local skydiving training session, a single-engine aircraft was operating with one pilot and three passengers on board. While the aircraft was maintaining a steady cruise altitude, the first skydiver exited the cabin. During this exit process, the individual reportedly collided with the aircraft's stabilizer.
This impact caused the pilot to lose control of the plane. The aircraft subsequently descended into an open field situated between the villages of Garderen and Elspeet. The accident resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. Among those lost were the first skydiver who exited the plane and a second parachutist. The pilot and another passenger survived the crash but sustained injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the impact between a skydiver and the aircraft stabilizer during the jump sequence.