What happened
On June 14, 2015, a skydiving accident occurred at the Kazimierz Biskulp (EPKB) airfield. The individual, an experienced skydiver with 2,650 jumps, was performing a jump from an altitude of 4,000 meters. The descent proceeded normally until the landing approach.
To prepare for landing, the skydiver initiated a standard maneuver by pulling the front toggles to execute a 450-degree spiral. This maneuver was started at the usual altitude. However, after straightening the flight path and moving hands to the rear toggles, one of the toggles slipped from the skydiver's grip. In an attempt to regain control of the slipping toggle, there was a delay in the deployment of the steering lines. Consequently, the parachute was not properly leveled for touchdown. The skydiver struck the ground with significant force, bounced, and landed a second time, resulting in fatal injuries.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the final approach to the landing zone. The inquiry examined the skydiver's handling of the parachute toggles and the timing of the steering inputs during the transition from the spiral maneuver to the straight flight path.