skydiving plane crash
Definition
A tragic aviation accident involving an aircraft specifically utilized for transporting skydivers to altitude for egress.
A catastrophic event marking the failure of a jump aircraft's flight systems during takeoff or descent, frequently resulting in loss of life for both the pilot and occupants.
Examples
The skydiving plane crash near Butler served as a grim reminder that gravity is an unforgiving landlord even before one gains the luxury of a parachute.
If your hobby involves jumping out of perfectly functional planes, a skydiving plane crash is the ultimate 'no refunds' policy from the universe.
He spent years obsessing over canopy control, never once considering that his biggest risk would be the skydiving plane crash occurring while he was still enjoying the scenic climb.