What happened
On May 12, 2018, a student skydiver was performing a static line jump from an altitude of 1,200 meters at the Dajtki (EPOD) dropzone. This was the student's second jump of the day. Following the exit from the aircraft, the parachute canopy inflated correctly and the student successfully completed the flight pattern. The landing was executed properly within the designated landing zone.
Upon landing, the student remained on the ground and did not attempt to stand up, prompting ground personnel to provide immediate assistance by removing the parachute harness. Once at the landing square, the student reported experiencing intense pain in the left shoulder, noting that the pain had onset immediately after exiting the aircraft.
The investigation
The investigation examined the circumstances surrounding the injury and reviewed available video footage of the jump. The analysis of the video material confirmed that there was no contact between the skydiver and the aircraft during the exit sequence. While the student reported significant pain, preliminary physical examinations did not reveal any visible external injuries or bodily damage.