BFL17 | 1.1.1988

Marlen Buford

from United States of America

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Unknown

BASE SEASONS

Unknown

SKYDIVES

Unknown

WS SKYDIVES

Unknown

BASE JUMPS

Unknown

WS BASE JUMPS
  • Date & Time: 1.1.1988
  • Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America
  • Category: BASE Fatality
  • Object Type: Building
  • Cause Of Death: Landing, Approach
  • Clothing - Suit: SlickSlick by Everyday Clothing worn
  • Canopy: Unknown
  • Container: Unknown
  • Packing & Setup: Slider Down-Off BOC Vertical
  • Weather: Medium winds, Strong winds, Sunny
  • Possible Factors: Proximity flying, Strong winds

What do we believe happened?

Marlen hit a seawall on final approach under canopy.
High winds are reported in the area at the time.
Marlen is not wearing a helmet.
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