Paratrooper inches from death: dangles from flying aircraft while soldiers rush to save his life

In a near-death experience, an Airborne paratrooper dangles from the back of a flying cargo ship after a standard jump goes wrong. The soldier’s chute gets caught on the back of the aircraft essentially making him helpless. He is forced to hold on for his life while his fellow soldiers scramble to free him. This might be a worst nightmare for people who are afraid of heights.

Luckily for him, his fast-acting fellow British soldiers successfully attached a new chute before cutting the snagged line. This impulsive but smart reaction from his team allowed him to be freed from the aircraft so he could safely make it to the ground. Thankfully, the new chute worked like a charm and the solider glided away, almost as if nothing unusual had happened. The soldier’s adrenaline was likely pumping more than ever since he barely escaped death.

The jump takes place over a drop zone in south west England called Weston-on-the-Green. The paratroopers can be seen with their arms in a spread-eagle position while exiting the tailgate.

Watch the video to see how this near-death incident unfolds: