What happened
On September 16, 2016, a student skydiver performed their first jump of the day from an altitude of 1,200 meters using an AN-2 aircraft. This was the student's fourth parachute jump overall. The deployment and inflation of the Falcon 300 parachute proceeded without incident.
During the descent, the student maintained a straight flight path with the wind, failing to execute any necessary turns into the wind. As the student reached an altitude of approximately 300 meters, they initiated the landing phase by performing a deep flare using the control toggles. The landing took place on a concrete surface at a military installation located on the opposite side of the airfield, near a parked Mi-2 helicopter. The impact resulted in a broken left leg, a fractured pelvis, and facial injuries.
The investigation
The investigation examined the student's previous jump history, noting that all prior landings had been performed correctly. It was established that a briefing regarding jump tasks had been conducted by the jump master prior to the session, and all participants had signed to confirm their understanding. Meteorological conditions at the time of the jump were found to be favorable and did not contribute to the accident. The investigator noted that the student was unable to provide a detailed account of the event due to amnesia covering the entire day of the accident.