Please note this fatality was professionally guided.

Fatality Report
Name: James Allen
Date: September 8, 2024
Location: Limska Draga Bridge
Experience:
Over 1,500 skydives
25 BASE jumps
Equipment Used:
BASE gear: Hybrid Alien, OSP 2, 285
Full-face helmet: Cookie G4 (CE rated)
Hiking boots
Background:
The jumper was an experienced skydiver and current BASE jumper. Earlier in the day, he performed a successful Pilot Chute Assist (PCA) jump under good weather conditions, executing a clean exit and demonstrating good canopy control from opening to landing.
This was his third time jumping at Limska Draga Bridge and his second visit to the site this year. He was preparing for an upcoming jump in Italy at Monte Brento in a few days.
Incident Details:
Time of fatal jump: 16:16
Weather:Overcast with a low-pressure system approaching
Mild crosswind at the exit point
Light catabatic wind at landing
Conditions were considered safe for jumping
The jumper exited the bridge with a handheld pilot chute, performing a one-second delay. His exit was stable and textbook, with a proper release of the pilot chute and a controlled body position during the opening sequence. The canopy deployed at the correct altitude, with a slight 15-degree off-heading to the right, directly above the landing area.
Canopy Flight and Impact:
Upon opening, the jumper had the canopy in a deep brake configuration. After releasing the toggles, the canopy surged, and he initiated a strong left-hand toggle turn, veering away from the landing area and towards a gravel road. He continued the left turn, resulting in an aggressive 270-degree rotation before impact.
At the 180-degree point of the turn, his legs brushed lightly against a tree. By the 270-degree mark, he impacted the edge of the road and rocks, with the canopy settling in nearby bushes. The final 90 degrees of the turn occurred at a very fast speed.
Immediate Response:
Within 10 seconds, a ground crew member reached him and began administering first aid while calling for an ambulance.
The jumper was conscious but in shock, clutching his left leg. Initial assessment indicated a likely broken left femur and a fractured right wrist, with feeling still present in both legs. He reported difficulty breathing but did not appear to be in immediate respiratory distress. There was concern about possible internal injuries due to the severe impact.
The ambulance arrived within 20 minutes, and paramedics took over care. Upon examination, they found no signs of broken ribs or external bruising to suggest internal injuries. He remained conscious as he was placed on a stretcher and transported to the hospital.
Outcome:
Later, it was reported that the jumper had passed away. The cause of death is still pending the results of an autopsy. This report will be updated once that information becomes available.
Conclusion:
Although the crosswind at the exit was mild, the jumper had indicated plans to make a left turn to avoid the trees on the right side. He was offered a PCA, which he declined. From the initial canopy surge after releasing the toggles to the moment of impact, it appears the jumper was focused on returning to the main landing area and continued turning despite the increasing aggressiveness of the maneuver.
In summary, the jumper’s decision to continue the turn led to a high-speed impact, commonly referred to as "hooking it in.”
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