Australian skydiver’s parachute became caught on plane tail 15,000 feet in the air, video shows

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Skydiver dangles from plane 15,000 ft in the air 0:41

Video released by Australia’s transport safety agency on Thursday shows the harrowing moment when a skydiver’s parachute was caught on the tail of an airplane before a jump in September.

According to the report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released alongside the video, the skydiver, whom the report identifies as “P1,” managed to disentangle themselves with a specialized tool called a hook knife before landing with minor injuries.

“Carrying a hook knife – although it is not a regulatory requirement – could be lifesaving in the event of a premature reserve parachute deployment,” said the ATSB Chief Commissioner An