The incident was basically an off heading opening resulting in a strike. The jumper was able to give rear riser input and correct heading, but when he released the riser the canopy dove forward (Away from the cliff) and surged him into an underhung portion of the rock below the opening area. He then slid the remainder (approx. 200 feet ) Of the distance to the ground .

First aid and CPR were rendered at the scene, but he was pronounced dead by emergency responders shortly thereafter (still at scene)