Summary
At approximately 1045 hours EST, on 5 September, 1971, a parachutist landed in the
sea close to Mackenzie's Point, following a free fall type descent from 10, 000 feet. Rescue attempts
were made but the parachutist was lost beneath the surface, in rough water, for several minutes and was
subsequently pulled ashore at Bondi Beach in an unconscious state. Following resuscitation attempts the
parachutist was admitted to hospital, where she died several days later on 11 September without regaining
consciousness.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197101247 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/09/1971 |
| Location | Bondi Beach |
| Report release date | 12/02/1973 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Britten Norman |
|---|---|
| Model | BN2A |
| Registration | VH-BNN |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Sydney |
| Destination | Sydney |
| Damage | Nil |