Sky-diving plane crashes in La.; 3 killed, 2 hurt

Everything is speculation right now, but it sounds like he might have attempted the impossible turn at just 200' AGL.

5 people plus unknown amount of fuel, the aircraft has to be heavy. Probably a losing situation either way but you don't attempt a turn with that altitude and less than 30 seconds to land.

LeGros Memorial Airport is a rural airport surrounded by agriculture fields. Plenty of areas for an emergency put down.

N8556T Cessna 182C pilot and two skydivers killed, aircraft owner was among the two surviving jumpers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owdfKIU2ZvQ