What happened
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Chutist mismanaged both main chute and reserve chute while making a free fall jump. Impacted the ground.
As the FAA filed it
CHUTIST MISMANAGED BOTH MAIN CHUTE AND RESERVE CHUTE WHILE MAKING A FREE FALL JUMP. IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Other reports on N29173 · 6
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Accident 20240525005589AButler, MODuring a parachute jump run at 14,000FT, the first jumper's reserve parachute was accidentally deployed pulling the jumper out of the aircraft. The jumper impacted the horizontal stabilizer damaging it and rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The remainder…Accident 20191110017009AGround/Ramp/Ma · Mexico, MOAfter aircraft engine start, the pilot exited the aircraft to disconnect the external power unit and pull the chocks. When the chocks were removed, the aircraft began rolling down a slight incline without anyone in the pilot's seat. The pilot re-entered the…Incident 19910811054859IParachute Jumping · California City, CAMain chute only partially deployed. First jump. Opened reserve chute too late to fully deploy. Fatally injured.Incident 19840819055359IParachute Jumping · California City, CADeployed both chutes while falling on his back. Lines from both chutes tangled around victim and failed to open.Incident 19830114076099IOther Ground Ops · California City, CAParachutist failed to open either parachute after free fall maneuvering for photographer.Incident 19810315024709IOther Ground Ops · California City, CAZx main parachute deployed then streamed. Jumper broke away from main and reserved opened at 250 ft but not in time