Fatal parachute malfunction during jump near Chrcynno

Casualties unknown • Chrcynno (EPNC), PL

A skydiver died following a malfunction of the main parachute canopy during a jump near the Chrcynno landing field.

What happened

On June 13, 2015, a skydiver with experience of 2,163 jumps was performing a descent from an altitude of 1,500 meters. The main parachute canopy deployed at approximately 1,200 meters. Once the canopy was fully inflated, it began performing deep, uncontrolled rotations.

In response to the instability, the skydiver initiated emergency procedures by jettisoning the main canopy and deploying the reserve parachute. Despite the deployment of the reserve, the individual sustained fatal injuries upon landing on the operational area of the EPNC landing field in Chrcynno.

The investigation

An investigation was conducted by the jump organizer. The examination of the parachute equipment following the incident did not reveal any specific cause for the disruption in the deployment process. Technical inspections confirmed that the control handles were in their proper positions and the slider was located above the suspension lines.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the malfunction could not be determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-06-13 JVX 84 accident near Chrcynno (EPNC), PL?

A skydiver died following a malfunction of the main parachute canopy during a jump near the Chrcynno landing field.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-06-13 involved a JVX 84, at Chrcynno (EPNC), PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the malfunction could not be determined.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2015-1003/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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