Central Thailand

Danish man dies in Chon Buri skydiving incident

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1 year ago

Monday, February 3, 2020

The body of 30 year old Stefan Eiriksson Andersen is seen on the ground after his parachute failed to open on Saturday - Chiang Rai TImes

A 30 year old Danish man is dead after his parachute failed to open in central Thailand on Saturday. The incident occurred at a jump site in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province. Police were alerted at 12:30pm.

The 30-year-old Danish national, Stefan Eiriksson Andersen, was found lying face-up and unconscious, blood coming from his mouth and nose. His left leg was also broken, Thai media reported.

He was taken to Phayathai Sriracha Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses told police that the man had come to the airfield to participate in a parachute jump. Staff had checked the equipment before the man boarded a small plane, but he plunged to the ground when his chute failed to open.

Police are investigating to find out the exact cause of the fatal incident.

SOURCE: Chiang Rai Times |

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