fatality at Delmarva ?......

[froggie 0]

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

[PalmettoTiger 1]

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
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EDIT: removed references to cause of entanglement.
Edited by PalmettoTiger on 6/10/01 10:23 PM.

[sangiro 4]

Here's the info on this incident posted to rec.skydiving by Martin Evans.
Condolences to Peter's family and friends.
Safe swoops
Sangiro

[freefallfreak 0]

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

[mouth 0]

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

[Jeji 0]

My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Peter. What more can I say........ blue skies brother!!!
Jeji

[SpeedRacer 1]

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It 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 stuck
2) Main parachute locked in the bag by one rubber band stow
3)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!!"

[Iflyme 0]

Another sad morning for skydivers... my heart goes out to Peter's family and friends .

[Deleted 0]

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

[Brokeneagle 0]

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.

[Lindsey 0]

"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."

[Zennie 0]

Lindsey - That's really great. Expresses the sentiment about as well as I can think of.
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Blue Skies!
Zennie

[Billy 0]

Ditto Zennie,,
White light ta Peter and those who new him
B

[Albatross 0]

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, GOOOOOOO
Albatross