73-Year-Old Skydiver Dies in Arizona After Parachute Malfunction

Terry Gardner, a highly experienced skydiver, succumbed to injuries after his parachute failed to fully deploy during a jump.

Terry Gardner, 73, died following a skydiving accident in Arizona where his parachute did not fully deploy.
Gardner was making his third jump of the day with three friends when the incident occurred.
Despite the parachute deploying, unexpected complications led to a hard landing.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the parachute malfunction.
Gardner was described as a highly experienced skydiver with several thousands of jumps.