Skydiver survives after reserve parachute accidentally deploys, leaving him dangling from flying airplane

In September, a skydiver in an unspecified location survived a harrowing incident after their reserve parachute accidentally deployed and became entangled on the tail of the aircraft. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, the reserve handle snagged on the plane's flap, causing the parachute to deploy and wrap around the tail. The skydiver was briefly suspended beneath the tailplane before using a hook knife to cut the lines and break free. After separating from the aircraft, the skydiver deployed their main parachute, which initially malfunctioned due to entanglement with the remaining reserve parachute lines. The skydiver was able to correct the issue and land with minor injuries, while the pilot safely landed the damaged airplane.

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