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> Skydiving Fatalities: 2005: Africa: During a high flare the canopy did a low 180 turn

During a high flare the canopy did a low 180 turn

  Location   Jump Information
Date: 2005-11-13 Category: Landing Search for Landing
Country: South Africa Search for South Africa Factors: Low Turn Search for Low Turn
State: Jump Type: Static Line Search for Static Line
Drop Zone: Johannesburg Skydiving Club    
  Gear   Personal Information
Container: Sex: Female
Main: Skymaster 290 Age:
Reserve: Jumps: 1
AAD: Years in Sport: 1
RSL:    
Description
A first time static line jumper was on final approach and appeared to flare too high. During the flare, the canopy did a left 180 degree turn close to the ground.

She died from her injuries on Thursday, 17th November 2005.
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