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Incident

FAA incident report · Beech C-45H · Collidge, AZ · March 24, 1984

Date: March 24, 1984 · 18:30 local
Place: Collidge, AZ
Phase of flight: Parachute Jumping
Operating rules: Parachute jumping (Part 105)
Aircraft: N2625
Reported as: Beech C45H
Reported engine: Pratt & Whitney R985AN14B
People aboard: 13
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,210 total675 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days

N2625Registered now · Beech C-45HS/N AF-601 · Built 1952 Airframe modelBeech C-45H Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Main chute did not open after excuting a "cutaway." Was unable to locate reserve parachute ripcord handle.

As the FAA filed it

MAIN CHUTE DID NOT OPEN AFTER EXCUTING A "CUTAWAY." WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE RESERVE PARACHUTE RIPCORD HANDLE.

Other reports on N2625 · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19880414020929IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Coolidge, AZUnable to extend the landing gear. Landed gear up. Found a bent slip tube.Apr 14, 1988 · Minor damage Incident 19821002063209INormal Cruise · Coolidge, AZJumper experienced partial deployment of main chute. Cut away. Did not activate reserve chute in time.Oct 2, 1982 · 1 fatal Incident 19790110000349IClimb · Chicago, ILEngine surged, then lost power during climb. Was shut down. Fuel control and pump replaced.Jan 10, 1979