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Old 07-31-2022, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke View Post
Anyone who has ever flown a jump aircraft knows that you're safer outside, than in. Generally that involves the option of a parachute, however.
Back when I was young(er) and foolish(er) I used to skydive. The jump pilot routinely wore a parachute any flight there was going to be an open door and jumpers aboard because of the risk of inadvertent parachute (usually reserve parachute) deployment. If that happens with an open door, the jumper usually can’t control the chute and it will find its way outside, dragging the jumper along and frequently fouling (or removing) the empennage. https://generalaviationnews.com/2016...ings-down-182/

Never was on a load that warranted a copilot but imagine the rules for them would be similar.I suppose it’s possible he jumped intentionally, meaning to use the reserve parachute, but was too low to get it to function - especially if he was counting on the automated function for deployment which was possibly already below its set triggering altitude.
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