A warning of smoke, a sudden engine change and a devastating loss of control: the preliminary findings reveal how quickly the final flight unfolded.
It began as another routine skydiving flight from Nancy-Essey Airport in northeastern France. The Pilatus PC-6 had already completed several trips that day, carrying instructors and passengers preparing to experience a parachute jump. The weather appeared favorable, the aircraft was within its permitted weight, and the pilot was highly experienced.
Then, during the take-off, someone inside the cabin noticed something alarmingRead more below.
