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Lucky day for this pilot
SW0320
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Got out just in time. Having my jump certificate this would not have been a fun jump as he had very little air time. His chute barely made a full deployment.
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"Unh!" when he hit the ground.
Ended up better than the grandpa who died at a Tenn HS football game a few days ago.
I would think he feels very alone at the end of that clip.
Brad Steele
We just had a 55 yr old very experienced Jumper (1500+ jumps) die at a Homecoming for a nearby High school. He worked for JumpTN. His chute opened, but he hit the ground hard. Things can occasionally go wrong.
Glad the Pilot made it.
I can't figure out why he just set out there in the middle of the field after landing. I think after orienting myself I would have been beating feet for some kind of cover!
That is a Russian SU 25 over Ukraine.
I think the pilot was playing it smart the best he could by staying low. If they just got through shooting down your plane I don’t think they would hesitate in shooting you.
I imagine he was captured? I know the Russians are the bad guys in this deal but I am glad the guy made it out.
I hope he is a POW and can't fly against Ukraine anymore.
I don't have a dog in the fight, but I do have a lot of dollars, unfortunately.
Glad this pilot landed safely, I guess.
Hope this whole thing doesn't escalate.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Looks like our missiles work
Appears he was able to stand up on his own.Usually a good sign.