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Location |
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Jump Information |
| Date: |
2004-12-27 |
Category: |
Malfunction  |
| Country: |
United States |
Factors: |
Gear Issues
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| State: |
Florida |
Jump Type: |
Solo |
| Drop Zone: |
Skydive Space Center |
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Gear |
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Personal Information |
| Container: |
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Sex: |
Male |
| Main: |
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Age: |
30's |
| Reserve: |
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Jumps: |
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Years in Sport: |
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| Description |
| Jumper died after impacting the ground without a functioning parachute. Was told that chute didn't fully open, canopy collapsed sending him into a violent spiral from which he never recovered. Other jumpers noticed he was in trouble at about 2000 ft. |
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