docjohn 0 #1 June 14, 2008 This is a video of a canopy deploying on exit during an rw jump from a PAC-750 last month. http://manifestmaster.com/video/pin_check.wmv I debated which forum to use for this post. On one hand, it was an incident although there were no injuries. I thought about posting it in Gear and Rigging but I chose this forum instead because I feel it is a significant safety issue (moderator please feel free to move this post) For more details about the jump go here: http://manifestmaster.com/video/horseshoe.html The story has a happy ending but it had the potential for disaster! Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #2 June 14, 2008 In your description, it says the other guy is pushing off the premature guys leg. Does that guy also try to hold onto the lines, then grab and hold onto his legs?CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #3 June 14, 2008 That's what it looks like to me. Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #4 June 15, 2008 That exit was doomed either way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peggs82 0 #5 June 15, 2008 wow But come on guys! Hang on! You missed a prime opportunity for a 2 way Mr. Bill!!!Besides...there's no excuse for dropping the grip on exit..and if you do, I want you to land with my gripper still in your hand!!/joking - glad everyone was ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #6 July 6, 2008 You can see from the video his main came out first and that pulled his pc out after. I beleive his pin was out before or during climb out. A pin check in the plane would probably have prevented this from happening. They are lucky it didnt catch wind while on the step, especially on a pac. These jumpers were very lucky, as wel as everyone on the plane and the pilot. Please perform gear checks prior to climbing out. The easiest way is for everyone to turn to the left, and make a circle checking the persons gear in front of you. Its mandatory for any team I jump with. Blue SkiEs Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,102 #7 July 7, 2008 >A pin check in the plane would probably have prevented this from >happening. Agreed. Pin checks can solve a lot of problems. I'd also add that pin checks should be done at an altitude that allows problems to be fixed before exit, and should never be done when the door is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
