The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released footage documenting an incident that occurred on September 20, 2025, in Far North Queensland.
The video evidence illustrates a skydiver's reserve parachute becoming entangled with the wing of an aircraft.
Incident Details
During the event, the handle of the skydiver's reserve parachute reportedly snagged on the aircraft's wing flap. This contact resulted in the accidental deployment of the parachute, which subsequently left the skydiver suspended from the aircraft's stabiliser.
Outcome
The skydiver successfully detached from the aircraft and sustained minor injuries following the incident.