Incident Overview
An aircraft departed Evora Airport in the afternoon for a local skydiving flight. The flight carried two skydivers, one photographer, and a pilot.
Sequence of Events
Minutes after takeoff, the photographer produced a weapon and ordered the two skydivers to jump from the aircraft. After they exited the cabin, the photographer threatened the pilot and ordered a diversion to Cascais-Tires Airport. The pilot complied. Upon landing at Cascais-Tires Airport, the aircraft veered off the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest in a grassy area near the apron.
Outcome
The pilot was able to escape from the aircraft. The photographer shot himself and died at the scene. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, with both wings partially sheared off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be that the aircraft and crew were hijacked in flight by a 'photographer'.