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Held front risers after hook turn until impact

Location

Date:

2005-04-16

Country:

United States

State:

Georgia

Drop Zone:

Atlanta Skydiving Center

Jump Information

Category:

Landing

Factors:

Hook Turn
Low Turn
Landing Obstacle

Jump Type:

Gear

Container:

Main:

Katana 107

Reserve:

AAD:

RSL:

Personal Information

Sex:

Male

Age:

Jumps:

1000+

Years in Sport:

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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