The Accident
The aircraft was conducting a skydiving training mission near Ferlach-Glainach Aerodrome in the Austrian state of Carinthia. During the initial climb phase, at a height of approximately 600 meters above ground, the single-engine aircraft pitched nose-down and subsequently crashed in a wooded area. The impact resulted in the deaths of all seven individuals on board.
Occupants
The pilot was identified as Pichler Josef. The passengers included Hoi Peter, Meyerhofer Johann, Schwaiger Alois, Haller Gerhard, and Millinger Isidor, along with one additional occupant. The aircraft was carrying a total of seven people: one crew member and six passengers.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation report, the probable cause of the crash was a loss of control attributable to a weight and balance issue. Specifically, the aircraft's center of gravity was determined to be outside the permissible envelope. This condition is believed to have led to the loss of control and the subsequent nosedive and crash.