A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in eastern France, killing all 11 people on board. The crash occurred near the town of Tomblaine, close to the Nancy-Essey aerodrome. The aircraft was registered in Germany. The victims included five instructors, five students, and the pilot. A technical investigation has been opened into the cause of the crash, which was not immediately clear. Yves Seguy, the prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle, confirmed details of the crash and was present at the site. According to one report, the aircraft suffered a malfunction shortly after takeoff. According to Fox News, the plane was a Pilatus PC-6. According to the New York Post, the plane fell almost vertically after takeoff. According to the New York Times, those aboard the plane had been scheduled to take part in tandem skydiving lessons. According to The Hindu, the aircraft crashed in a grassy area near the runway of the Nancy-Essey aerodrome, close to a residential area and two roads. According to Dawn, there were no bystanders among the victims, and medical and psychological support teams were caring for relatives of the victims and other witnesses. According to Newsbytesapp.com, emergency services were dispatched to the crash site. According to DW, police urged people to strictly avoid the area around the airport in Tomblaine.