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Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released footage of the moment a skydiver's parachute wrapped around a plane wing on 20 September 2025, in Far North Queensland.

Video shows the handle from the skydiver's reserve parachute snagged on the plane's wing flap 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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Erin Patterson checking herself out of hospital

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The BBC's Katy Watson is pictured on the left. She wears a blue coat and a red jumper. Erin Patterson is pictured on the right. She wears a grey jumper and stands in front of a car.

Watch: Australia's mushroom murder case… in under two minutes

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Split screen of BBC correspondent Katy Watson standing outside of court (L) and Erin Patterson (R)

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Elderly woman rescued from floodwaters by emergency rescue teams

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