What happened
During a skydiving training operation near the Ferlach-Glainach Aerodrome in Carinthia, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While performing its initial climb at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, the plane's nose pitched downward unexpectedly.
The descent ended in a crash into a forested region. There were seven fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, which included the pilot and six passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the crash was an unstable center of gravity. The weight and balance of the aircraft had shifted outside of its permitted operational envelope, leading to the loss of control during the climb phase.