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Swiss Parachutist Severely Injured After Colliding With Hall Roof in Illertissen

Police are examining how the jumper drifted off course and struck the hall roof to inform future safety measures

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Overview

  • An experienced 61-year-old Swiss parachutist missed the airfield landing zone and impacted the roof of a hall roughly 100 meters from the runway.
  • He was transported by emergency services and flown to a specialized clinic with life-threatening injuries.
  • Officials from the Illertissen police department have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the landing accident.
  • Early findings indicate no evidence of foul play or equipment malfunction in the jump or canopy deployment.
  • The incident adds to a series of recent Bavaria air sports accidents and has prompted a review of landing safety protocols.