What happened
During a flight departing from Lens-Bénifontaine, the aircraft was performing a climb toward an altitude of 1,000 meters. While the pilot was executing a turn intended to increase altitude, the engine ceased functioning. Following this loss of power, the aircraft entered a dive and struck the ground within a stone-pit situated in the vicinity of the airport.
The accident resulted in eight fatalities among the occupants at the scene, with two skydivers sustaining serious injuries. One of the survivors later succumbed to their injuries the following day, bringing the total death toll to nine.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the climb phase of flight.