On January 13, 2008, at approximately 1015 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a single-engine Cessna TU206-G, G-BYIC, serial number U206-05476 experienced a complete loss of engine power at 3000 feet above ground level. The airplane had taken off from Santa Cilia, Spain on a parachute jump mission. The pilot stated he heard a loud noise followed by the loss of power and initiated an emergency landing procedure. The 5 parachutist passengers jumped during the glide to landing resulting in 2 serious injuries. The pilot and 3 passengers were not injured.

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