Survivable parachute malfunction from a height of 600 feet

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Nichttoedliche Fehlfunktion des Fallschirms in einer Hoehe von 600 Fuss
Autor:Kirkpatrick, A.W.; Smallmann, T.V.
Erschienen in:Clinical journal of sport medicine
Veröffentlicht:2 (1992), 3, S. 219-222, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1050-642X, 1536-3724
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199408062391
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

A 26-year-old man who was a military parachutist, experienced a parachuting accident with collapse of his parachute at a height of 600 ft. The particular biomechanics of his impact were favorable. He sustained an L3 wedge compression fracture and pubic symphyseal diastasis. He recovered fully over 10 months and was able to return to full duties, including parachuting. The biomechanics of human impact during vertical deceleration and the associated injuries are discussed in detail with reference to this case and parachutists in general. The relevance of standard parachuting drills and the importance of properly executed malfunction drills are addressed. Verf.-Referat