%0 Journal Article
%T Are hook turns a major obstacle to safe skydiving? A study of skydiving fatalities in the United States from 1992 to 2005
%J Perceptual and motor skills
%D 2007
%A Vidovic, Martina
%A Rugai, Nick
%V 105
%N 3
%P 795-802
%X Landing errors account for most of the skydiving fatalities today in more experienced skydivers. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) states that this is due to a new generation of parachutes with higher wing loading. Using data on fatalities from 1992 to 2005 as reported by the USPA, hook turns were found to be a major cause of death but not significantly associated with higher wing loading. Fatalities caused by not having a functional parachute have decreased over the years, possibly due to introduction and widespread use of safety devices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 0031-5125
%U http://dx.doi.org/