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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115177610 - Kapowsin Air Sports Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
Kapowsin Air Sports Inc
27611 146th Ave E
Graham, WA 98344
Mailing Address:
Po Box 8, Kapowsin, WA 98344
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8299
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/1998
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 11/17/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361229529 |
Investigation Summary
On August 8, 1998, Employee #1 attempted a tandem skydiving jump with a student attached. The student apparently grabbed the cut-away handle and accidentally released the chute. The two skydivers tried to open a reserve chute, but that became entangled and never fully opened. They spiraled to the ground, with Employee #1 striking first and the student landing on top of him. Employee #1 suffered massive internal injuries and died at 7:17 p.m. that same evening.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT, FALL, STRUCK BY, ENTANGLED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115177610 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |