Skydiver, 21, died after hit by 'plane wing’ as full inquiry reveals miscommunication behind tragedy

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Skydiver, 21, died after hit by 'plane wing' as full inquiry reveals miscommunication behind tragedy.

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A 21-year-old skydiver has died after colliding with an aircraft's rear wing during a jump in northern France.Martin Brachet was killed instantly when he leapt from the plane at Frétoy-le-Château in May, striking the tail section of the aircraft.The Frétoy skydiving club announced the loss on social media: "It was with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of Martin Brachet, which occurred this morning in the area."An inquiry by the French Parachuting Federation has now revealed the fatal sequence of miscommunication that led to his death.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say According to Federation president Yves-Marie Guillau, two jumps had been scheduled that day at altitudes of 1,500 metres and 4,000 metres, respectively.The pilot positioned the aircraft in jump configuration and activated the green light to signal the jumpmaster.

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However, he was unaware that a second person intended to exit the plane.Following the initial jump, the pilot switched off the green light...

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