BFL109 | 28.1.2007

Alexander Chavdar

from Russian Federation

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Unknown

BASE SEASONS

Unknown

SKYDIVES

Unknown

WS SKYDIVES

Unknown

BASE JUMPS

Unknown

WS BASE JUMPS
  • Date & Time: 28.1.2007
  • Location: Galitch, Kostroma Oblast, Russian Federation
  • Category: BASE Fatality
  • Object Type: Antenna
  • Cause Of Death: Low pull
  • Clothing - Suit: SlickSlick by Everyday Clothing worn
  • Canopy: Unknown
  • Container: Unknown
  • Packing & Setup: Slider Up BOC Vertical
  • Weather: Sunny, Winds light and variable
  • Possible Factors: Extracted Pilot Chute too late

What do we believe happened?

Alexander is with friends and jumping from a 1000-ft antenna tower in the daylight. The WX conditions are good. It's reported Alexander made 70 previous BASE jumps over the course of seven months and also had prior experience on this object. His associates are saying this was a low pull.

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Can you help us with incident interpretation? We are interested in any details regarding personal experience, gear, weather conditions and any other circumstances related to the incident.

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