Summary
At 1340 hours EST on 18 August, 1974, a parachutist was fatally injured on impact with the ground following a free fall parachute descent at Wilton, NSW. The parachute was observed to extend fully from the pack, but the canopy, which was squidding, failed to inflate.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197401451 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/08/1974 |
| Location | Wilton |
| Report release date | 19/08/1975 |
| 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
| Model | P206 |
|---|---|
| Registration | VH-PQD |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Wilton |
| Destination | Wilton |
| Damage | Nil |