What happened
On May 27, 2018, a skydiver was performing their 210th jump (and second of the day) near the Leszno (EPLS) airfield. The jump was conducted from an altitude of 2,000 meters using a Cessna 182.
Upon initiating the deployment process, the skydiver experienced significant rotation and noted that the parachute lines were twisted. After managing the rotation and untwisting the lines, the skydiver discovered that one of the lines had passed through the canopy, causing a structural deformation that induced further rotation. To ensure safety, the skydiver manually released the main canopy and deployed the reserve parachute, successfully landing on the operational area of the airfield.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the deployment sequence and the physical state of the parachute equipment. The inquiry examined the deployment mechanics and the condition of the main canopy lines and fabric at the time of the incident.