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Are Hook Turns a Major Obstacle to Safe Skydiving? A Study of Skydiving Fatalities in the United States from 1992 to 2005
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Landing errors account for most of the skydiving fatalities today in more experienced skydivers. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) states that this is due to a new generation of parachutes with higher wing loading. Using data on fatalities from 1992 to 2005 as reported by the USPA, hook turns were found to be a major cause of death but not significantly associated with higher wing loading. Fatalities caused by not having a functional parachute have decreased over the years, possibly due to introduction and widespread use of safety devices.
Title: Are Hook Turns a Major Obstacle to Safe Skydiving? A Study of Skydiving Fatalities in the United States from 1992 to 2005
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Landing errors account for most of the skydiving fatalities today in more experienced skydivers.
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) states that this is due to a new generation of parachutes with higher wing loading.
Using data on fatalities from 1992 to 2005 as reported by the USPA, hook turns were found to be a major cause of death but not significantly associated with higher wing loading.
Fatalities caused by not having a functional parachute have decreased over the years, possibly due to introduction and widespread use of safety devices.
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