BFL168 | 13.6.2011

Ted Rudd

from New Zealand

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Unknown

BASE SEASONS

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SKYDIVES

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WS SKYDIVES

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BASE JUMPS

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WS BASE JUMPS
  • Date & Time: 13.6.2011
  • Location: Hårstadnebba,, Litldalen, Norway
  • Category: BASE Fatality
  • Object Type: Earth
  • Cause Of Death: Impact in terminal freefall
  • Clothing - Suit: Original Tracking suit two pieceTracking Suit by Phoenix-Fly
  • Canopy: Unknown
  • Container: Unknown
  • Packing & Setup: Slider Up BOC Vertical
  • Weather: Low level clouds
  • Possible Factors: 180 Offheading, Clipped ledge after exiting, Emergency low pull, Proximity flying

What do we believe happened?

Jumping alone, tracking, fog on the upper part of the face. Was seen under canopy coming out of the upper valley without applying any inputs, spiraled into the next lower valley where he was found. Closing loop intact, Ted was found with the brakes still stowed (not released).

Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/ted.rudd

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