Incident Overview
A single-engine aircraft conducting a local skydiving exercise crashed in an open field between the villages of Garderen and Elspeet. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and three soldiers who were also skydivers. The accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others.
Sequence of Events
While at cruising altitude, the pilot stabilized the aircraft to allow the skydivers to exit. The first skydiver jumped from the cabin and apparently struck the aircraft's stabilizer. Following this impact, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the open field.
Casualties and Injuries
The first skydiver and a second parachutist were killed in the accident. The pilot and a third parachutist sustained injuries.
Investigation
The accident investigation is focused on the circumstances surrounding the jumper's contact with the stabilizer and the subsequent loss of control. No additional details regarding the cause have been released.