1 Matches (out of a total of 833 incidents)

1. Date	Location	Category	Age	# Jumps	AAD?/RSL?	Dropzone.com Report	Dropzone.com Discussion
   14/07/2002	Skydive Chicago, IL	LOWT	33	1500	?/?		#176533
   Description: Passmore was the final diver and as he came in, he made a sharp hook turn and pancaked onto the water, severing his aorta and causing numerous other internal injuries, according to the autopsy report.
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   USPA Description: After an eventful freefall and initial canopy descent, this jumper attempted to swoop a pond by making a low toggle turn at approximately 50 to 60 feet. He narrowly missed a dock and struck the water hard while nearly level with the canopy. He was pulled from the water immediately and received CPR from a jumper, who was also a doctor, until the ambulance arrived. However, he died as a result of the injuries sustained from the hard impact with the water.
   USPA Conclusions:This jumper was attempting to swoop a pond that was surrounded by trees and buildings, which limimted his options for his approach to the water. It was reported that he had very little experience with high-performance landings. Jhis final turn at such a low altitude (50 to 60 feet) was too low for the canopy to return to straight and level flight before he impacted the water. During a high-spoeed impact, landing in water may not prevent seriou sinjuries. Jumpers who are attempting difficult landings must be aware of the risks of limiting their landing options. They need to be able to abort the attempt with enough altitude to make a safe landing in a clear area if there is any problem with the approach.
   Name	Ronald Passmore Jr