BFL61 | 1.4.2002

Alexander Chernukha

from Russian Federation

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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: 1.4.2002
  • Location: St Petersburg, St Petersburg, Russian Federation
  • Category: BASE Fatality
  • Object Type: Building
  • Cause Of Death: Skydive Gear Used
  • Clothing - Suit: SlickSlick by Everyday Clothing worn
  • Canopy: PO-9Skydiving Canopy by Rusparachutes
  • Container: Unknown
  • Packing & Setup: Slider Down-Off BOC Vertical
  • Weather: Winds light and variable
  • Possible Factors: Gear failure, Skydive gear used

What do we believe happened?

This is a solo first BASE jump using modified skydiving gear. This is also the first BASE fatality reported from the former Soviet Union. There are no witnesses. The body is found three days later on a rooftop. The main canopy is an early Russian PO- 9, the first Russian accuracy square, and known in the Russian BASE community as a canopy with a reputation for not being suitable for BASE jumping. If you have a picture of this jumper please contact us

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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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