Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 August 2006
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 99
Owner/operator: Flanagon Enterprises, Inc.
Registration Number: N205TC
Location: Lodi, California –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Horizontal stabilizerHorizontal stabilizer
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A skydiver unexpectedly exited the airplane, maintaining a low trajectory and impacting the horizontal stabilizer. The automatic deployment of the parachute was triggered, leading to a collision. Prior warnings regarding proper exit procedures were received, emphasizing a low trajectory and avoidance of a jump before exiting.A skydiver unexpectedly exited the airplane, maintaining a low trajectory and impacting the horizontal stabilizer. The automatic deployment of the parachute was triggered, leading to a collision. Prior warnings regarding proper exit procedures were received, emphasizing a low trajectory and avoidance of a jump before exiting.
Description
A skydiver jumped up and out of the airplane instead of dropping out of the exit and keeping a low trajectory. He then impacted the horizontal stabilizer and fell away from the leading edge. The skydiver’s automatic deployment system activated and opened the parachute. The skydiver was warned by other skydivers the day before when he exited in a similar manner. In addition, he was instructed to stay low and not to jump up just prior to exiting the airplane. Probable Cause: the failure of the skydiver to correctly follow procedures and directives on exiting the airplane properly, which resulted in his collision with the horizontal stabilizer.
Primary Cause
Incorrect execution of exit procedures and failure to adhere to established guidelines regarding exiting the aircraft.Incorrect execution of exit procedures and failure to adhere to established guidelines regarding exiting the aircraft.Share on:
