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re: Mexican Paratrooper becomes towed jumper.

Posted on 8/26/14 at 9:00 am to
Posted by Wolfhound45
Hanging with Chicken in Lurkistan
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Posted on 8/26/14 at 9:00 am to
Quick glance indicates he is being towed by a misrouted static line under his pack tray (why static line control as you exit is critical - he probably had too much slack). The worst situation imaginable with the exception of a mid air entanglement at less than 500 feet AGL with a steerable parachute (MC-1 or MC-6). Fortunately he went off the ramp (a door jump would have beaten him against the side of the aircraft).

Only two actions for the jumpmaster - retrieve him in the aircraft (it did not appear the aircraft had that capability) or have the pilot gain altitude, ensure he is conscious and able to deploy his reserve and cut his static line. Considering how much he spun, he may be conscious but not able to react when cut free.

Horrible, horrible situation to be in.

ETA: Fortunate he was not hit by jumpers who followed after him. Could have killed or seriously injured either of them and knocked him loose without his main parachute deploying.
This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 9:04 am
Posted by GeauxxxTigers23
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Posted on 8/26/14 at 9:03 am to
I did not need to see that......
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