A skydiving jump over Far North Queensland nearly ended in disaster when a skydiver’s reserve parachute snagged on the tail of a Cessna Caravan, leaving him dangling thousands of feet in the air and forcing the pilot to battle for control, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

ATSB video shows the skydiver twisting helplessly as the reserve parachute wrapped around the aircraft’s tail. The incident occurred on 20 September 2025 during a planned 16-way formation jump over Tully Airport.

Safe landing

Once freed, he deployed his main parachute and descended safely alongside the others. According to the ATSB, he sustained only minor injuries. A camera operator who had remained on board captured the entire ordeal, providing investigators with critical footage.

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