Another site, with links to the original youtube video.

http://storyful.com/stories/1000015201

Supposedly happened 4 1/2 yrs ago but video not posted until a day ago.

The video looks real...........but why can't we find info re: this incident ?

I would hope we would all fight more than just hold on and ride.
I would hope we would try to climb up those risers chasing the problem.
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I saw this yesterday.WOW . If you listen at the end for the 911 directions its around Columbus Ohio . Or another Columbus.

Where was the S&TA, the DZO, or other experienced skydivers who should have said NO, you are not getting on the plane with a plan for a stunt like that in mind? The jumper is lucky to have survived, and with others on the jump, it could have been much worse. What has happened to JUST SAY NO?

What was the stunt? It seems like two jumpers were just flying together

Would someone really be able to climb the suspension lines to try and untangle that? ...

...I mean sure, never give up, try and climb the lines by all means, but I don't reckon it could be done. Perhaps with a thicker line type it could be...?

(P.107 of SIM 2012 seems to have the main instructions on what to do after a canopy collision. P. 132 & 133 cover CRW and provide a little more info. RSL's in section 5.3F, p112.)

Usually the SIM is pretty detailed and concise in instructions, but I can't find anything that says that it can be dangerous to cutaway if still entangled in a canopy. Yikes. (Anyone else find better instructions in there?)

The SIM seems a little muddled in its instructions about what to do in case of a collision. It's a messy topic, but still.

I'm still wondering how/why the guys blue reserve is out unless that blue canopy is his main. If it was the main, I'm wondering why he did not cutaway.

Hey Pops,
I notice the latest SIM, 2012, has added more to the CRW section 6-6, so now it mentions getting big if the lines are Dacron, but small if the lines are made of other thinner material. The section on entanglements (not in CRW) sticks with getting small.

So there have been some recent changes in wording.

As for Wrap vs. Entanglement, I know how those are distinguished in CRW but I wonder whether the terms are applied that precisely all the time.

It's not easy to figure out just what the SIM should say.

4) the video you see has been edited , the wrapped jumper did have a good main canopy over his head, he performed his emergency procedures.
and deployed his reserve canopy into the wrap .
I don’t remember if he had an RSL .
5) the injured jumper had CRW training,

Hey pops,

I am the S@TA at seven hills and helped with the incident report. The wrapped person was Tim Brown the person flying right behind the kite. I am not sure why he cut away other then he just panicked and cut away a perfectly good parachute.

Tim had about 150 jumps at the time and was told to stay away from the kite.

Jay Kedley

Cat B C-8-c
c. If in a canopy entanglement with another jumper
below 1,000 feet and it appears the canopies
cannot be separated in time for a safe landing,
deploy the reserve (will result in a cutaway with
the SOS system, so may not be an option).

5-3 F-c
c. RSLs can complicate certain emergency procedures:
(1) cutaway following a dual deployment
(2) cutting away from an entanglement after
a collision
(3) unstable cutaway, although statistics show

6-6 F
1. Entanglements are the greatest hazards when building
canopy formations.
2. Jumpers should know their altitude at all times,
because altitude will often dictate the course of action.
3. If a collision is imminent:
a. The jumpers should spread one arm and both legs
as wide as possible to reduce the possibility of
penetrating the suspension lines.
b. The other hand is used to protect the
reserve ripcord.
4. Jumpers should be specific in discussing
their intentions.
5. If altitude allows, emergency procedures should proceed
only after acknowledgment by other jumper(s).
6. In the event of multiple cutaways and if altitude
allows, jumpers should stagger reserve openings to
avoid possible canopy collisions.
7. Respond to the given situation.
a. When entanglements occur, jumpers must be
prepared to react quickly and creatively.
b. In many cases, the emergency is one that can’t be
prepared for in advance; it may even be a problem
no one imagined could happen.
8. If the entanglement occurs with sufficient altitude,
the jumpers should attempt to clear the entanglement
by following lines out before initiating emergency
procedures.
9. Jumpers should try to land together following a canopy
relative work emergency.

5-1 H-3-c
3. If a collision is inevitable:
a. Protect your face and operation handles.
b. Tuck in your arms, legs and head

Note the bolded discrepancy above

5-1 H-3-e
e. Communicate before taking action:
(1) The jumper above can strike the jumper
below during a cutaway unless one or both
are clear or ready to fend off.
(2) The jumper below can worsen the situation
for the jumper above by cutting away before
he or she is ready.
(3) If both jumpers are cutting away and altitude
permits, the second jumper should wait until
the first jumper clears the area below.
(4) The first jumper should fly from underneath
in a straight line after opening.
(5) At some point below a safe cutaway altitude
(1,000 feet), it may become necessary to
deploy one or both reserves (may not be a
safe option with an SOS system).
(6) If both jumpers are suspended under one flying
canopy at a low altitude, it may become
necessary to land with only that canopy.
(7) Communications may be difficult if one or
both jumpers are wearing full-face helmets.

Hey pops,

I am the S@TA at seven hills and helped with the incident report. The wrapped person was Tim Brown the person flying right behind the kite. I am not sure why he cut away other then he just panicked and cut away a perfectly good parachute.

Tim had about 150 jumps at the time and was told to stay away from the kite.

Jay Kedley

Without having looked at the video (slow internet connection at the moment) was there a conclusion about the injured jumper's jump numbers (150) and the presence of him wearing a camera having anything to do with the incident?

Without having looked at the video (slow internet connection at the moment) was there a conclusion about the injured jumper's jump numbers (150) and the presence of him wearing a camera having anything to do with the incident?

5-1 H-3
3. If a collision is inevitable:
a. Protect your face and operation handles.
b. Tuck in your arms, legs and head


6-6 F
1. Entanglements are the greatest hazards when building
canopy formations.
2. Jumpers should know their altitude at all times,
because altitude will often dictate the course of action.
3. If a collision is imminent:
a. The jumpers should spread one arm and both legs as wide as possible to reduce the possibility of
penetrating the suspension lines.

Note the bolded discrepancy above

I am under the impression that there are three types of canopy collision:

Wrap – When only the canopy or part of the canopy is wrapped around the jumper
Entanglement – When a jumper or part of the jumper has passed through one or more lines
Body to Body—Self explanatory

“The SIM seems a little muddled in its instructions about what to do in case of a collision.”


My question about this discrepancy is why did the USPA make the change in 5-1 H-3.b to the 10-11 SIM from the previous 10-09 SIM?

From the 09-10 USPA SIM:
5-1 H-3.b
3. If a collision is inevitable:
a. Protect your face and operation handles.
b. Spread your legs to avoid going between lines.


What do they what Instructors to teach students?

Great example of why you need 200 jumps MINIMUM to bolt on a camera.

I am under the impression that there are three types of canopy collision:

Wrap – When only the canopy or part of the canopy is wrapped around the jumper
Entanglement – When a jumper or part of the jumper has passed through one or more lines
Body to Body—Self explanatory

1) You don't NEED 200 jumps to jump a camera, it's RECOMMENDED per USPA, but...

2) ...the recommendation is not 200 jumps, it's a C-License.

a. Prior to jumping, a skydiver should have enough general jump experience to be able to handle any skydiving emergency or minor problem easily and without stress.

b. A camera flyer should possess freefall flying skills well above average and applicable to the planned jump.

(1) belly-to-earth

(2) freeflying (upright and head-down)

(3) canopy formation

(4) multiple (for skysurfing, filming student training jumps, etc.)