A group preparing for a skydiving lesson in New Zealand had to jump earlier than expected when a plane’s engine began to fail.

Six students, six instructors and the pilot leapt moments before the plane plunged into Lake Taupo.

Skydive Taupo’s CEO said that the plane encountered an engine problem after take-off. Authorities are investigating.

The company is offering students another jump for free.

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