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Location |
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Jump Information |
| Date: |
2004-08-21 |
Category: |
No Pull  |
| Country: |
Russia |
Factors: |
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| State: |
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Jump Type: |
Solo |
| Drop Zone: |
Khabarovsk |
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Gear |
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Personal Information |
| Container: |
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Sex: |
Male |
| Main: |
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Age: |
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| Reserve: |
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Jumps: |
15 |
| AAD: |
Not Reported |
Years in Sport: |
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| RSL: |
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Name: |
Konstantine Gromov |
| Description |
15th jump, exit from 2000m (not AFF). He lost stability, and was observed flat-spinning on his back till impact. There was no pull on either canopy.
AAD – mechanical PPKU on the main canopy, did not fire (reasons unknown). Military surplus rig, round main with round belly reserve (no AAD on reserve).
Jumper was not wearing an altimeter and the official report says he waited until approx 100 meters before attemting to open the main.
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