The Independent reports that 17 parachutists were preparing for a coordinated jump out of a Cessna Caravan flying out of the airport of Tully, Queensland, Australia.
One unlucky skydiver experienced a premature deployment of his reserve parachute, causing him to impact against a stabilizer with his legs and then get caught on that stabilizer by the parachute.
He then used a knife to cut the 11 ropes that connected him to the reserve chute and deploy his main parachute to successfully land on the ground.
The pilot, unaware of the problem, experienced difficulty controlling the plane as a result of the accident. He considered bailing out but was able to regain control of the craft and land it safely.
-via Colin Rugg
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