froggie 0 #1 June 11, 2001 I heard from some folks at the dz tonight that there was a fatality today at a local dropzone, skydive Delmarva in delaware. Does anybody know anything? I dont doubt that this story is true.. apparently one of our guys took off when he heard cause apparently his girlfriend was friends with the victem....my thoughts and prayers....kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #2 June 11, 2001 Yes, I've heard from another source that someone died from a main-reserve entanglement. I hate to start the speculation cycle so I'll leave the specifics to the eventual report. The person I heard it from is part of a group that regularly goes to Delmarva, so I'm almost positive that you're right. I wish I wasn't, though. My thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased's friends and immediate family; our extended family has just been reduced by one and that's one too many. Take care everyone.Blues, Squares,PTiger*insert sub-100 character sig here*EDIT: removed references to cause of entanglement.Edited by PalmettoTiger on 6/10/01 10:23 PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #3 June 11, 2001 Here's the info on this incident posted to rec.skydiving by Martin Evans. Condolences to Peter's family and friends.Safe swoopsSangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #4 June 11, 2001 I don't know if I can take much more of these incidents...too damn depressing and sad...I'm sorry for the victim, whom I didn't know, and all his relatives and friends...please know that my heart goes out to you all...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #5 June 11, 2001 My heart goes out to those who knew Peter. It is so sad to loose one of our family and we seem to be loosing them so quickly lately. To Peter's friends and family....if there is anything any of us can do to help please let us know. I can honestly say that we have just been there and know how much you are hurting. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Mouth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeji 0 #6 June 11, 2001 My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Peter. What more can I say........ blue skies brother!!! Jeji Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #7 June 11, 2001 QuoteIt is believed that Pete was unable to extract the pilot chute from its pouch and was left with no other option but to cutaway and deploy his reserve parachute. The main canopy was held in the D-bag by one rubber band stow that contained some of the lines from the group. The reserve freebag did not completely clear the reserve and the bulk of the reserve canopy remained held in the freebag by one rubber band stow. Talk about bad luck!1) Horseshoe malfunction -main bag came out, but pilot chute was stuck2) Main parachute locked in the bag by one rubber band stow3)Reserve parachute partially trapped in the bag by one rubber band stow!What are the odds of all that happening at once?Speed Racer"De plaene!! De plaene!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #8 June 11, 2001 Another sad morning for skydivers... my heart goes out to Peter's family and friends . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #9 June 11, 2001 So sorry to hear about this - another sad day in the skydiving world.My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.Blue skies forever.Rhonda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #10 June 11, 2001 my deepest condolences to the family and friends.... it is so hard to understand the purpose behind the death of a friend or loved one... there must be a reason for our lost ones to have been called back so early in life; we are here if you need us.Broken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #11 June 12, 2001 "Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #12 June 12, 2001 Lindsey - That's really great. Expresses the sentiment about as well as I can think of.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #13 June 12, 2001 Ditto Zennie,,White light ta Peter and those who new himB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #14 June 12, 2001 We all lose a little of our freedom and a bit of ourselves when one of our brothers or sisters goes in. We share a little of the pain but again and all to often my thoughts and prayers go out to those that Peter touched. Enev thought I did not know him my world is a little less bright today at his passing. Blue skys forever.Ready, Set, GOOOOOOOAlbatross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites