Stuntman falls to his death...

[ZOLLAR]

Pretty shocking really, I'm not even sure a parachute would have saved him.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028640/Da...

The video at the bottom of the page shows the whole thing incase anyone doesn't realise it, personally I think the pictures show enough don't think the video needs to be there.

[Eric Mc]

I never see any point in this type of performance to be honest.

[Asterix]

A death defying stunt that wasn't.

I guess it goes with the territory.

RIP

[Jasandjules]

Oh dear. Stunts are dangerous.

A shame for him and his family though.

And zollar, a parachute would be ok depending on the altitude he managed to open it at.

[ZOLLAR]

Jasandjules said:

Oh dear. Stunts are dangerous.

A shame for him and his family though.

And zollar, a parachute would be ok depending on the altitude he managed to open it at.

The drop was 200ft even if he had a cord fitted to plane and set to open if the cord was pulled out (similar to jet ski keys) would it have opened in time to slow him enough for him to survive?.

[Muncher]

ZOLLAR said:

The drop was 200ft even if he had a cord fitted to plane and set to open if the cord was pulled out (similar to jet ski keys) would it have opened in time to slow him enough for him to survive?.

100ft seems to be the absolute lowest limit.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/may/15/this...

[ZOLLAR]

Muncher said:

ZOLLAR said:

The drop was 200ft even if he had a cord fitted to plane and set to open if the cord was pulled out (similar to jet ski keys) would it have opened in time to slow him enough for him to survive?.

100ft seems to be the absolute lowest limit.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/may/15/this...

Very instereting, thank you.
So I'm guessing then he would have survived had he worn a parachute?.
I'm no Health and safety officer but surely he should have been wearing one, to have no safety device in place is quite surprising especially in America.

[Frog Dog]

That's a pretty stty way to go, how long does it take to fall 200ft?

[ZOLLAR]

Frog Dog said:

That's a pretty stty way to go, how long does it take to fall 200ft?

Total guess but 5-7 seconds?.

[Frog Dog]

ZOLLAR said:

Frog Dog said:

That's a pretty stty way to go, how long does it take to fall 200ft?

Total guess but 5-7 seconds?.

That's quite a lot of 'Oh st, I'm going to die' thinking time.

[ZOLLAR]

Frog Dog said:

That's quite a lot of 'Oh st, I'm going to die' thinking time.

Indeed it is, I can't even begin to think of the sheer panic and fear he would've experienced

[Muncher]

3.5 seconds fall and ~77mph contact speed

[BliarOut]

ZOLLAR said:

Muncher said:

ZOLLAR said:

The drop was 200ft even if he had a cord fitted to plane and set to open if the cord was pulled out (similar to jet ski keys) would it have opened in time to slow him enough for him to survive?.

100ft seems to be the absolute lowest limit.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/may/15/this...

Very instereting, thank you.
So I'm guessing then he would have survived had he worn a parachute?.
I'm no Health and safety officer but surely he should have been wearing one, to have no safety device in place is quite surprising especially in America.

Surely it defeats the object of a dangerous stunt if it's not dangerous?

[Eric Mc]

Muncher said:

3.5 seconds fall and ~77mph contact speed

He hadn't reached terminal velocity then - although it was terminal for him.

[dudleybloke]

nasty.
not sure if a chute could have saved him from that height.
i know the record is 100ft but thats a planned jump with a specialy packed chute and set to release and open quickly.
with his reaction time and time for the drouge to open the chute 200ft is just not enough.
r.i.p.

[Eric Mc]

That Mustang pilot who bailed out at Duxford a couple of weekends ago left the aircraft at around 500 feet and he just about had enough time for the chute to open properly and slow his descent rate to one that was survivable.

[ZOLLAR]

BliarOut said:

Surely it defeats the object of a dangerous stunt if it's not dangerous?

It still would be dangerous with a parachute but at least he wouldn't have died in front of hundreds of families!.

Edit to add.
These stunts are meant to be exciting if he fell and survived that would be enough to shock and excite people, seeing someone die on a family day must be horrendous, don't get me wrong I'm not a "wrap everything and everyone in wool" sort of person I just think the stunt could have been done abit safer.

[Eric Mc]

ZOLLAR said:

BliarOut said:

Surely it defeats the object of a dangerous stunt if it's not dangerous?

It still would be dangerous with a parachute but at least he wouldn't have died in front of hundreds of families!.

To be honest, I have no time for those who come a cropper whilst taking part in "death defying stunts".

There's a whole world of difference between someone doing something of this nature compared to an experienced and skilful aerobatic pilot or racing driver.
All are dangerous activities - but with driving and flying the skill factor is immense and obvious. What skill is required to crawl from an aeroplane to a helicopter? Nerve yes - skill no.

[MartyPubes]

I'm no expert or anything but I don't think that went to plan?

[dudleybloke]

grip is pretty important.