Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Moruya: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 2025 at 1420 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
VH-XAA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Moruya - Moruya
MSN:
809
YOM:
1980
Location:
Moruya
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Moruya Airport on a local skydiving flight with eight skydivers and one pilot on board. After all eight occupants jumped out, the pilot was returning to base when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances 2 km north of the airfield. The pilot was killed and the airplane was destroyed. It was owned by Jump Aviation and operated by Skyone Moruya.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T in Chita

Date & Time: Jul 6, 2025 at 0903 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RF-00487
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chita - Chita
MSN:
1G236-31
YOM:
1989
Location:
Chita-Kashtak
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Chita-Kashtak Airport on a local skydiving flight, carrying 10 skydivers and one pilot. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the pilot encountered engine problems. He attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a wooded area located 3 km northeast of the airfield. All 11 occupants were injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Supervan 900 in Cross Keys

Date & Time: Jul 2, 2025 at 1723 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
N716MM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Cross Keys - Cross Keys
MSN:
208B-0746
YOM:
1999
Location:
Cross Keys
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Cross Keys Runway 27 at 1719LT on a skydiving flight, carrying 14 skydivers and one pilot. Almost immediately after takeoff, the pilot encountered engine problems and decided to return. He completed a left hand circuit, reduced his altitude and attempted to land on runway 27 when the airplane stalled and crashed in a wooded area located near the runway threshold. The accident occurred 4 minutes after takeoff. All 15 occupants were injured, three critically.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 in Tullahoma

Date & Time: Jun 8, 2025 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Randigo
Registration:
N166DH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tullahoma - Tullahoma
MSN:
066
YOM:
1967
Location:
Tullahoma-William Northern Field
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma-William Northern Field Airport, while climbing, the airplane experienced an unknown issue, lost height, collided with trees and crashed near the airfield. Upon impact, the left wing and the empennage were torn off while the cockpit was severely damaged. Four people were seriously injured and some others escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Yessentuki

Date & Time: Oct 27, 2024
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Aviakhim Yugtost 26
Registration:
RA-33623
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Yessentuki - Yessentuki
MSN:
1G232-59
YOM:
1988
Location:
Yessentuki
Stavropol Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a local skydiving flight. Shortly after takeoff from Yessentuki Airfield, the engine lost power. The airplane lost height, causing the left wing to collide with a lighting mast located on the bridge of the Suvorovskoye shosse road leading over the A-157 highway. The airplane continued to fly for some 100-150 metres before coming down into trees, about one km west of the airfield. The pilot and two passengers were injured.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T near Mairamadag

Date & Time: Aug 31, 2024
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RF-02346
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vladikavkaz - Vladikavkaz
MSN:
1G108-42
YOM:
1969
Location:
Mairamadag
Republic of North Ossetia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Vladikavkaz Airport on a skydiving mission, carrying 13 skydivers and two pilots. While flying between Mairamadag and Koban, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a dense wooded area. All 15 occupants were rescued, among them few were injured, some seriously.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Youngstown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 2024 at 1250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
N1259K
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Youngstown - Youngstown
MSN:
208B-0974
YOM:
2002
Location:
Youngstown-Windsor
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was returning to its base at Youngstown-Windsor Airfield following a local skydiving mission. On approach to the grassy runway, the airplane went out of control, impacted a road and crashed below in a pasture. The airplane was totally destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Spa

Date & Time: Jun 20, 2024
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
OO-SEX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Spa - Spa
MSN:
208B-0773
YOM:
1999
Location:
Spa-La Sauvenière
Liège
Country:
Belgium
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was returning to his base at Spa-La Sauvenière Airport following a skydiving flight. On final approach to runway 05, the engine failed according to an eyewitness. The airplane floated over the runway then made a turn to the right and crashed in a grassy area. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL in Grenchen: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 2024 at 1404 LT
Type of aircraft:
PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation
Operator:
Registration:
HB-TCP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Grenchen - Grenchen
MSN:
180
YOM:
2011
Location:
Grenchen
Solothurn
Country:
Switzerland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Grenchen Airport on a local skydiving mission, carrying 11 skydivers and one pilot. After all skydivers left the airplane, the pilot was returning to his base when he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in a grassy area located in the vicinity of the airport. The airplane was totally destroyed and the pilot was killed. All 11 skydivers landed safely.

Crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan I near Gap: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 15, 2023 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208A Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
F-HSLE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Gap - Gap
MSN:
208-00340
YOM:
2001
Location:
Pic de Crigne
Hautes-Alpes
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Aircraft flight hours:
3793
Aircraft flight cycles:
7447
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Gap-Tallard Airport on a local skydiving mission, carrying 15 skydivers and one pilot. After all 15 skydivers jumped out, the pilot was returning to his departure point. This was the sixth flight of the day. The pilot started the descent then made a wide left turn to reach the final approach. At an altitude of 6,400 feet, in contrast to previous flights, the pilot turned right onto a south-westerly course and continued the descent in a straight line. At 1050LT, the plane collided head-on with the mountainside near the Pic de Crigne. The airplane disintegrated on impact and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
After completing the sixth parachute drop of the day, while descending toward the airfield, the pilot set a southeast course toward the terrain. The aircraft's trajectory and speed, along with the tone of the pilot's voice during a final exchange with the "Para Starter" just seconds before the collision with the terrain, suggest a deliberate maneuver. In the absence of elements supporting other hypotheses, this deviation from the return circuit to the airfield is compatible with a sudden impulsive act, allowing the pilot to escape from the psycho-emotional context from which he appeared to be suffering. In October 2022, the pilot was on a sick leave after attempting suicide on the 12th. The wife of the pilot stated that in the days leading up to the accident, she and her husband had separated.
Final Report:
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