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Location |
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Jump Information |
| Date: |
2008-09-21 |
Category: |
Collision  |
| Country: |
United States |
Factors: |
Canopy Collision
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| State: |
Virginia |
Jump Type: |
Relative Work |
| Drop Zone: |
Skydive Orange Inc |
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Gear |
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Personal Information |
| Container: |
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Sex: |
Male |
| Main: |
Navigator 280 |
Age: |
54 |
| Reserve: |
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Jumps: |
15 |
| AAD: |
Not Reported |
Years in Sport: |
1 |
| RSL: |
Not Reported |
Name: |
Francis Wootten |
| Description |
| Jumper was on final approach on one of his coach jumps when he was struck under canopy by an experienced skydiver. The jumpers remained in a canopy wrap until they hit the ground. The other jumper suffered serious injuries from this collision. |
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