madhatter 0 #51 August 14, 2008 9 years. I'd actually been on a leave from the sport for 2.5 years when Graham Hoal died. He was one of my first instructors & a good friend. His death reminded me of my passion for skydiving & living life to the full...A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #52 August 15, 2008 3 in the first 3 years. 1) Heart attack on the packing mat. 2) Canopy collision. The survivor was under line twist, the deceased thought to be unconscious before impact, so probably still medical related. 3) Swooping accident Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyMongilly 0 #53 August 15, 2008 I started jumping in 1977 and have been to several boogies and I have yet to witness anyone's death. (knocking on wood) Worst thing I saw was someone at the World Skydiving Convention (the first one with the Roger Nelson 727) swoop into the side of a van. He moved the van about a foot and coughed up a little blood, but he was allright after some observation at a local hospital.How high are we going? Oh about 9000. Oh Mr. Pilot! How high are we going? Oh about 12000! That's the ticket! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #54 August 16, 2008 i havnt had anyone i consider a friend die yet.... i really hate saying that tho...feel like i just jinxed myself...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
