The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released video footage documenting an aviation incident that occurred on September 20, 2025, in Far North Queensland. The footage shows a skydiver's reserve parachute becoming entangled with the wing of an aircraft, leading to the skydiver being suspended from the aircraft's stabiliser.
Incident Details
During the event, the handle of the skydiver's reserve parachute snagged on the aircraft's wing flap. This contact resulted in the accidental deployment of the parachute. Following its deployment, the skydiver was observed suspended from the aircraft's stabiliser. The skydiver subsequently detached from the aircraft by cutting free from the parachute.
Outcome
Upon resolution of the incident, the skydiver successfully detached from the aircraft and sustained minor injuries.