On August 6, 2004, about 1425 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206G airplane, SE-GOP, was destroyed by impact and postimpact fire when it collided with trees following a loss of engine power and forced landing after takeoff from the Optand Airport, Optand, Sweden. The airplane was operated by Ostersunds Parachuting Club, Optand, on a parachute flight under the provisions of the Swedish Civil Aviation Regulations. The pilot and three parachute passengers received fatal injuries. Three other parachute passengers received serious injuries.

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