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  1. Date Location Category Age # Jumps AAD?/RSL? Dropzone.com Report Dropzone.com Discussion
    05/09/1999 Sullivan, MO CCOL 30 160 ?/?    
    Description: Two jumpers collided at about 100 ft, while on final approach. The canopies entangled, and they spiraled to the ground in about 4 seconds. The deceased had finshed his last turn, and was on final. The other jumper was performing an S-turn to set up his final approach, and clipped the deceased's canopy from behind. The canopies did separate before impact, but without sufficient altitude for inflation. A paramedic was on hand within seconds, and both were helicoptered out. One died at hospital, the other is likely to survive.
    Lessons:Final approach is a risky time under canopy; it is always prudent to watch for other canopy traffic.
    Name Paul Burk