Parachutist Stuck on Plane Wing – Australia Video
- A skydiver survived a dangerous incident south of Cairns, Australia, in September 2025, after their reserve parachute became entangled with the wing of the aircraft during a jump.
- The incident occurred during preparations for a formation jump involving 16 parachutists at an altitude of 4600 meters.
- The skydiver reacted quickly, initially appearing shocked and placing his hands on his helmet.
Skydiver Survives Harrowing Encounter with Aircraft During Jump Near Cairns
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– Updated as new information becomes available.
Incident Overview
A skydiver survived a dangerous incident south of Cairns, Australia, in September 2025, after their reserve parachute became entangled with the wing of the aircraft during a jump. The incident,initially reported by The Advertiser on December 11, 2025, was recently made public following an investigation by the Australian Department of Transport Safety.
Wild footage has captured the moment a skydiver fought for his life when his reserve chute accidentally deployed and became tangled around the tail of a plane
The incident forced a dramatic emergency landing during a jump in Far North Queensland.
– The Advertiser (@theTiser) December 11,2025
Sequence of Events
The incident occurred during preparations for a formation jump involving 16 parachutists at an altitude of 4600 meters. According to a video released by the Australian Department of transport Safety, the skydiver’s reserve parachute unexpectedly deployed promptly after exiting the aircraft and became snagged on the plane’s wing.
The skydiver reacted quickly, initially appearing shocked and placing his hands on his helmet. He then successfully cut the cords of the entangled reserve parachute, freeing himself and later deploying his main parachute for a safe landing.
Aircraft Damage and Emergency Landing
The aircraft sustained “ample damage” to its wing during the entanglement. The pilot was forced to issue a mayday call due to limited control of the plane but managed to execute a safe emergency landing.
Safety Recommendations
Angus Mitchell, chief commissioner of the australian Department of Transport safety, emphasized the importance of carrying a hook knife, stating, ”Having a hook knife – although not a regulatory requirement – can save lives in the event of premature deployment of the reserve parachute.”