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Skydiving Fatalities: 2005: North America: Held front risers after hook turn until impact

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Held front risers after hook turn until impact

	Location		Jump Information
Date:	2005-04-16	Category:	Landing
Country:	United States	Factors:	Hook Turn Low Turn Landing Obstacle
State:	Georgia	Jump Type:
Drop Zone:	Atlanta Skydiving Center
	Gear		Personal Information
Container:		Sex:	Male
Main:	Katana 107	Age:
Reserve:		Jumps:	1000+
AAD:		Years in Sport:
RSL:		Name:	Brian McGuigan
Description
Jumper was killed when he double front risered his canopy until impact. Jumper performed a 270 degree front riser turn and then held both front risers to keep his speed. The jumper may have became fixated on a foam noodle which he hit, resulting in a very late flare.
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