Ron 7 #1 August 5, 2003 I realize that this is not a popular topic, but we often say "If you are in this sport awhile you WILL see someone die." So I was wondering if this is true. And it might be a wake up for some people. Only count fatalities that you have been on the DZ for. For me..Yes Ron"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #2 August 5, 2003 Been lucky enough to never witness any in 11 years. The closest I've been is on the DZ (not sure when it happened, probably we were de-briefing in a video room) when someone hooked himself in.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #3 August 5, 2003 I have known 3 people, witnessed 1. I miss all 3 terribly, and think of them on every jump!---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 August 5, 2003 Unfortunately, yes.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewboo 0 #5 August 5, 2003 Started jumping in 1968...have witnessed 7 so far. never track faster than you can see.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 August 5, 2003 Just one that I actually saw. Of course...he was dead when I ran up to him....but we managed to bring him back. Does that count for a yes or no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beavdog 0 #9 August 5, 2003 Been fortunate enough not to witness one, but our club has had several horrible accidents in which we were lucky and one fatality in the last 5 years Here's to the Breezes that blows through the Trezzez..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #10 August 5, 2003 no, but I've only been in this for a couple years. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 August 5, 2003 Thankfully, no.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #12 August 5, 2003 nope, but I almost was, double mal cleared at 700 ft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivanrockon 0 #14 August 5, 2003 Thankfully I haven't. But that does not mean that I don't think of them. I'd lost 2 good friends. Ivan "Rock On" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,149 #15 August 5, 2003 Quote Been lucky enough to never witness any in 11 years. The closest I've been is on the DZ Same for me. Frankly, when I thought I was about to see someone go in, I looked away. Fortunately, he had enough canopy out to live well enough for it to be worthwhile. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #16 August 5, 2003 10 Some were very good friends some not so good. I will miss them all and think of them all the time.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDi 0 #17 August 5, 2003 Yes. Thank God only once and I hope its the only one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #18 August 5, 2003 Sadly so __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #19 August 5, 2003 I have not and I hope not to. I was friends with one person in this sport who did, but I was not there to witness it.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #20 August 5, 2003 No, and I hope I never will. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #21 August 5, 2003 with all the traveling I've done since I got into this sport I can gladly say I havent. I hope i never hafta see it either!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 August 5, 2003 Yes I have. It sucks. What also sucks is this website, since I've gotten to know quite a few people and I've met a lot of them in real life...I've known a handful people who have died too...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #23 August 5, 2003 The 50/50 split in the poll is disturbing. I expected to see a lot of 'yes', but it seems that for every person who didn't there's someone who did. Are anonymous users allowed to answer poll questions? -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #24 August 5, 2003 I'd like to know what the reasons were. I.E. Double mal. etc. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #25 August 5, 2003 Thankfully I have not witnessed a fatality. Even more thankfully, there haven't been any at the two dropzones I've frequented since I started jumping last september. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
