Video shows skydiver cutting himself free after parachute snags on aircraft wing. (Source: X handle of Collin Rugg) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Australia’s transport safety investigators have released footage showing the moment a skydiver’s reserve parachute became caught on the tail of a plane during a mid-air jump over Queensland in September. The clip accompanies the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s (ATSB) investigation report into the skydiving mishap, which occurred on Sept. 20.

The ATSB said the diver managed to escape only after cutting through multiple lines using a hook knife. “Carrying a hook knife, although it is not a regulatory requirement, could be lifesaving in the event of a premature reserve parachute deployment,” ATSB chief commis

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