What happened
On July 1, 2018, a skydiver was performing a "camera-tandem" jump from an altitude of 4,000 meters. The jump was part of a series of activities, marking the individual's 862nd jump and the 8th jump of that day. The descent proceeded normally until the landing phase.
During the landing at the Michałków (EPOM) aerodrome, the skydiver attempted to land but failed to maintain a stable position. While attempting to land, the individual reached toward the ground with the left leg while simultaneously shifting their body position within the harness. This movement induced an uncontrolled turn, causing the left leg to strike the ground and resulting in a fracture.
The investigation
The investigation was conducted by the operator. The inquiry focused on the sequence of the landing maneuver and the physical mechanics of the skydiver's movement within the harness at the moment of ground contact.
Findings
The investigation established that the primary cause of the injury was an error in landing technique, specifically the failure to maintain the correct body position during the touchdown phase.