Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201040383 - Skydiver killed when both parachutes fail
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300772035 | 11/13/1997 | 7999 | 0 | Las Vegas Skydiving Center, Llc |
Abstract: Employee #1, a skydiver/photographer, fell to his death when his first and second parachutes failed to deploy. The second parachute became caught in the first because he had not released the first parachute before deploying it.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300772035 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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