| Description: The victim executed 120- 180 degree hook turn 30 ft in air and imapacted the ground at the same time as his canopy. The victim is in critcal condition and is expected to be disconnected from the resporator tommorow. He suffered a broken back in 3 places and broken pelvis as well as torn brain stem. The victim had 18 years in sport and 1400 jumps. He was jumping a f-111 canopy and was not a known hook-turner. Size of canopy unknown. He passed away 10 days later in the hospital without ever regaining conciousness or showing signs of brain activity. |