Video Shows Skydiver Dangling From Plane’s Tail After Parachute Gets Stuck

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Amanda HolpuchDecember 11, 2025 at 08:48 PM

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On September 20, 2025, in Queensland, Australia, a skydiver survived a near-fatal incident after their reserve parachute accidentally deployed and snagged on the tail of a Cessna 208 aircraft at 15,000 feet. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported that the incident occurred during a planned 16-way formation jump. Video footage showed the skydiver dangling from the plane while 13 other parachutists jumped. The experienced skydiver, with over 2,000 jumps, managed to cut themselves free from the tangled parachute, deploy their main chute, and land safely with minor leg injuries. A camera operator was also knocked from the plane and sustained a minor shoulder injury, but landed safely. The pilot, initially unaware of the situation, managed to stabilize the aircraft.

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Queensland, Australia

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