Pilatus PC6 accident near Tomblaine, Outside the U.S., June 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026 at about 8:57 am local time, a Pilatus PC6, registered DFIPS, was destroyed in an accident near Tomblaine, Outside the U.S. (Nancy–Essey Airport). It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. 11 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 28, 2026 · about 8:57 am local time
- Place
- Tomblaine, France · Nancy–Essey Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 11 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Pilatus PC6 B2H4 · all PC6s on the register
- Registration
- DFIPS · no longer on the register · serial 874
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Runway 21
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Observation at 11:00 am from LFSO, 12 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR LFSO 280900Z AUTO 24011KT 210V270 CAVOK 30/17 Q1021
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 10 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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