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A malfunction [1] is a partial or total failure of a parachuting device to operate as intended. Malfunctions may require a skydiver to cut away their main parachute and deploy the reserve parachute. High-speed malfunctions
A 30-year-old skydiver is injured but alive after her parachute failed to deploy, causing her to fall more than 5,000 to the ground. ... told CBC that parachute malfunctions are "extremely rare ...
A "Mae West" or "blown periphery" is a type of round parachute malfunction that contorts the shape of the canopy into the outward appearance of a large brassiere, named after the generous proportions of the late actress Mae West. The column of nylon fabric, buffeted by the wind, rapidly heats from friction and opposite sides of the canopy can ...
Cut-away is a skydiving term referring to disconnecting the main parachute from the harness-container in case of a malfunction in preparation for opening the reserve parachute. The 3-ring release system on parachutes allows a rapid cut-away in the event of an emergency.
A skydiver died Monday in Florida after his parachute malfunctioned, authorities said. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
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The capsule broke through the surface of a frozen lake and was dragged underwater by its parachute. The crew was saved after a very difficult rescue operation. [54] Engine malfunction 12 April 1979: Soyuz 33: Engine failure forced the mission to be aborted. It was the first failure of a Soyuz engine during orbital operations.
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