Fort Bragg soldier killed in 'freak accident' while skydiving, police say

Sad, but most skydiving accidents occur with experienced jumpers. Hook turns are the most dangerous below 500 feet. We had one of our guys break his femor from a hook turn. He almost died from the loss of blood. I remember the late SGM Shumate telling us OTC students to stay away from civilian jump clubs. I don't believe in freak accidents. I'd bet he was trying to hit the pit. He was too low for the manuever in my experience. I was on an air team which our SOP was to only do hook turns at high altitudes after openings and checking things out. A square chute loses a lot of air on tight turns which there is very little time to compensate and flare when initiated at 150 feet or below. Opinions vary. RIP Soldier!

Tragic, its a very fun but dangerous sport. Very unfortunate, RIP bud.

My condolences to Family & Friends R.I.P. Brother Paratrooper, Airborne