quade 4 #1 August 3, 2002 Ok, I just got confirmation from two sources. It appears as if a non-skydiver photographer asked and was denied permission to stand in the cornfield to take photos of the chopper as it took off. The photographer appears to have done so anyway and as a result the chopper hit the photographer in the chest and killed him. Reports are that the chopper and all of its' occupants landed safely.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 August 3, 2002 Quade please fill in the details as they become available. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 August 3, 2002 Will do. I'll be in contact with Lisa Briggs tomorrow morning.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 August 3, 2002 F%#%@^#$@CK!!!! It had hardly gotten started!!! Lets everyone be safe out there and make this the first and the last fatality..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 August 3, 2002 What a bad way to start off WFFC... Everyone going.. PLEASE be careful and watch out for your self and your friends... I don't want to read about me or anyone else dieing this year...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 August 3, 2002 Geez Phree I don't want you to read about you dying either! In all candor, please take good care folks......and watch out for the "other" guy, it will be crazy out there. When in doubt.......sit it out! Cheers and my best wishes ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 August 3, 2002 OMG, what a bad way to start this year off. Like the other said... BE safe!!!!! I odnt want to read about anyone else especially anyone I (kinda) KNOW.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 August 3, 2002 hopefully this is all that happens and the rest of the convention..oops did i call it a convention...i mean big crazy party is safe....one day untill i'm there.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 August 3, 2002 Let's keep Rod Tinney and the jumpers in his chopper in our thoughts and send out some good vibes to them. This is a horrible thing for them to have experienced. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaychris 0 #10 August 3, 2002 sorry to here that so soon! just a reminder everybody BE SAFEregardless how you approach a DZ-CONVENTION BOOGIE. on that note just some ramblings here but try to watchout for others skydivers or not . BLUESKIES AND SAFEDIVES.peace midwaychris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #11 August 3, 2002 Come on people, don't fret. A spectator bit it in a fashion suitable for a Darwin Award! If some idiot wants to remove himself or (herself) from our gene pool, let's just let nature take its course. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 August 3, 2002 QuoteCome on people, don't fret. A spectator bit it in a fashion suitable for a Darwin Award! If some idiot wants to remove himself or (herself) from our gene pool, let's just let nature take its course. FallRate no fret but I wish they wouldnt do it at the SKYDIVER gathering. I mean we get enough bad media as it is now a nonjumper is a fatality and the FIRST!!! who buys beer?(sorry,I know that was in poor taste)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #13 August 3, 2002 That is very sad. I'm happy to hear that everyone in the chopper landed safely. Thanks for the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #14 August 3, 2002 Quoteno fret but I wish they wouldnt do it at the SKYDIVER gathering. I mean we get enough bad media as it is now a nonjumper is a fatality Exactly and to expound further on it this could really suck for us skydivers. I have no idea of what the agreement is between Don K (one of two WFFC organizers) and Rantoul but I'm sure that this particular WFFC in a brand new location is being closely scrutinized by the Rantoul during this infant year at this location. Regardless of who was at fault for this fatality (if the reports are true I think we all know that answer), having a fatality in the first 24 hrs isn't conducive to getting off on the right foot with local officials. Could hurt WFFC location problems down the road. Regardless; my condolences to his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #15 August 3, 2002 Quotenow a nonjumper is a fatality and the FIRST!!! Let's just hope he's the "only" fatality! FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #16 August 3, 2002 QuoteCome on people, don't fret. Actually, let's not take our eyes off the ball too quickly... there are people out there who's lives have just been changed forever by the loss of someone they loved. So what that he / she wasn't a skydiver or (allegedly) did something we perceive as not smart? You can quote me on this: I'll rather not skydive than loose my compassion. My condolences to the family and friends....Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #17 August 3, 2002 QuoteQuoteCome on people, don't fret. Actually, let's not take our eyes off the ball too quickly... there are people out there who's lives have just been changed forever by the loss of someone they loved. So what that he / she wasn't a skydiver or (allegedly) did something we perceive as not smart? You can quote me on this: I'll rather not skydive than loose my compassion. Thank you for this post, HH. I agree that all deserve support in their grief. My condolences go out to this photographer's friends and family. I hope all at the WFFC extend the love beyond our circle and show compassion and inclusion towards them. We ask the same of wuffo's when someone we love goes it. Let's extend the same back to them. Blues, ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #18 August 3, 2002 QuoteI'll rather not skydive than loose my compassion Thank-you Sangiro, I couldn't have said it any better. My condolences to family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #19 August 3, 2002 QuoteCome on people, don't fret. A spectator bit it in a fashion suitable for a Darwin Award! If some idiot wants to remove himself or (herself) from our gene pool, let's just let nature take its course.You seem to place little value on another human's life. This person was loved by somebody ... maybe had a family... He/she made a poor choice that cost them their life ... Your attitude towards the unfortunate accident reveals much about you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #20 August 4, 2002 Well put HH... My deepest sympathies and thoughts go to the family and friends of this person.... Also, my prayers and good vibes for safety to my skydiving brothers and sister, as well as the staff and spectators at the WFFC. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #21 August 4, 2002 That just sucks . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #22 August 4, 2002 My condolences to the family and friends of the photographer. QuoteIt appears as if a non-skydiver photographer asked and was denied permission to stand in the cornfield to take photos of the chopper as it took off. Hope that others can understand now why others make safety rules and why we must not break them. Safety rules are for safety, not for bothering the public, media and others. It is sad what has happened, please learn from this. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #23 August 4, 2002 My condolences to the family and friends of the photographer, as well. Also, sincere sympathies to those who witnessed that accident. Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #24 August 4, 2002 For those that think that it's a whuffo doing something dumb: I am in champaign and watched the local news tonight...one of the lead stories was about the accident, and the fact it was not skydiving related aside from that it happened at the convention (but not involving a skydive) didn't matter to the news people. They covered the story asking people about the danger of skydiving and stuff about how "someting like this doesn't deter the participants from continuing. They do it for the love of the sport"....they BARELY mention the actual circumstances and focused on the fact it happened at a festival involving skydiving...... just a thought. blue ones tomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #25 August 4, 2002 Quotethey BARELY mention the actual circumstances and focused on the fact it happened at a festival involving skydiving I hope that people don't start taking legal actions against the convention. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
