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

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During a high flare the canopy did a low 180 turn

	Location		Jump Information
Date:	2005-11-13	Category:	Landing
Country:	South Africa	Factors:	Low Turn
State:		Jump Type:	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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