Parachuting fatality: A case report video-recorded

Parachuting accidents are very uncommon and mostly related to landing and incorrect procedures. In these cases, the cause of death is usually easily identified but the events leading up to death are usually a matter for investigation. We describe the case of a former military parachutist who died af...

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Published inForensic Science International. Reports Vol. 4; p. 100220
Main Authors Mele, Federica, Mandarelli, Gabriele, Bottari, Giampiero, Solarino, Biagio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.11.2021
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Summary:Parachuting accidents are very uncommon and mostly related to landing and incorrect procedures. In these cases, the cause of death is usually easily identified but the events leading up to death are usually a matter for investigation. We describe the case of a former military parachutist who died after civilian skydiving. A total body computed tomography scan, an external examination, and a complete medico-legal autopsy were performed. Furthermore, the fatality was filmed from two different observation points so the specific dynamic of the events and the injuries observed could be explained. This unusual case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary forensic investigation. •Parachuting is a relatively safe sport.•This skydiving fatality was recorded on two videos.•A multidisciplinary approach is important to correctly evaluate the cause of death and to define the dynamic of the events.
ISSN:2665-9107
2665-9107
DOI:10.1016/j.fsir.2021.100220