Skydiver dangles from plane tail after chute mishap in Australia

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Firstpost•11-12-2025, 19:01
Skydiver dangles from plane tail after chute mishap in Australia
- •Skydiver left dangling from a plane's tail after a parachute mishap in Queensland, Australia.
- •The skydiver's reserve chute deployed prematurely, snagging on the wing flap and wrapping around the tail.
- •The trapped skydiver used a hook knife to cut free from the tangled lines and landed safely.
- •Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released footage and emphasized the importance of carrying a hook knife.
- •The aircraft sustained significant damage, but the pilot managed to land it safely.
Why It Matters: It underscores vital skydiving safety, showing how a hook knife saved a life.
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