What happened
On June 4, 2021, at approximately 18:30 LMT, a tandem skydiving jump took place at the Zielona Góra (EPZP) aerodrome. The flight was conducted using a Sigma 370 parachute. The pilot, an experienced instructor with over 2,500 total jumps and 500 tandem jumps, performed a jump from an altitude of 3,000 meters.
The parachute deployment occurred successfully at an altitude of 1,500 meters, and the descent proceeded without any technical interruptions or disturbances. The landing was executed into a headwind of approximately 2-3 m/s.
During the final approach, the passenger failed to lift their legs to the necessary height required to adopt the proper landing posture. As a result, the passenger's leg folded under them upon impact, leading to a fracture and dislocation of the right fibula.
Findings
- The primary cause of the injury was the passenger's failure to sufficiently lift their legs during the landing phase.
- This improper positioning caused the passenger to land directly on their legs in a manner that induced the fracture.