Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane

Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the tail before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

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Video shows the handle from the skydiver's reserve parachute snagged on the plane's left horizontal stabiliser and accidentally deploying, leaving them hanging from the stabiliser by the parachute.

The skydiver cut himself free and survived the incident with minor injuries.

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