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Skydiver survives after reserve parachute gets snagged on plane

In Queensland, a skydiver miraculously survived after his reserve parachute snagged on a plane's tail at 15,000 feet. He managed to land safely with only minor injuries.


Skydiver survives after reserve parachute gets snagged on plane

An incredible incident occurred in the Australian state of Queensland during a group skydive. A skydiver's reserve parachute got entangled with the tail of a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft at an altitude of 15,000 feet. A video circulating on social media shows the skydiver colliding with the plane, causing the parachute to wrap around the tail and leave him suspended in the air, while the cameraman next to him fell into freefall. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, for about 50 seconds, before the main parachute deployed, which was delayed due to entanglement with the reserve's remains. The skydiver managed to regain control and land safely, with minor leg injuries. Following the incident, the skydiving club now requires all skydivers to carry a knife during jumps.