Skydive revisited

Scotland · June 5th, 2004, 10:35 PM

Remember that post I put here saying how I walked away from it because I feared for my life due to the lack of safety awareness ?
A guy died there this week (Strathallan), his chute "fell" off !
I'm speechless !!!!!

riggergreg · June 5th, 2004, 10:51 PM

They now think it may have been suicide. A cameraman supposedly had video that proves it, although the police haven't released that info yet.

Scotland · June 6th, 2004, 04:06 PM

If that is the case then that is terrible. Imagine allowing someone to video you whilst doing it, there is no forgiving that.
Whatever the reason for the death, it is tragic.

trag-o-caster · June 6th, 2004, 08:23 PM

My Lord! That's AWFUL!

Do us a big favor and stay on the ground for awhile, eh John???

riggergreg · June 6th, 2004, 10:04 PM

From the "Online Sun"

A SKYDIVER committed suicide by throwing away his parachute at 9,000ft — a day after splitting with his teenage girlfriend.

Alastair McLaren, 39, killed himself in front of 14 horrified pals he was jumping with in a national event.

The dad of two split from his teen love just the day before his deadly leap from a plane at 13,500ft.

He had been staying with a friend since moving out of the family home and leaving his 13-year-old son and daughter aged 16.

A pal said last night: “He split up with his 19-year-old girlfriend the day before he was killed.

“I believe he was having a lot of troubles which he was finding very difficult to cope with.”

Mr McLaren threw away his parachute at 9,000ft after jumping from a twin-engined Dornier with 14 pals on Sunday evening.

The experienced skydiver — with 800 jumps to his credit around the world — was taking part in a national competition.

He hurtled to the ground at 120mph and landed in an oilseed rape field.

His body was not found until early yesterday by an RAF search and rescue crew.

The parachute — which it is believed was not deployed — was still missing last night.

Scotland · June 9th, 2004, 09:47 AM

Yes, it is true although it is presently being investigated there is little doubt it was a suicide.
Just coincidental that it happened at the very same club with the highest rate of UK fatalities though !

June 5th, 2004, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,468 3 Photos	Skydive revisited Remember that post I put here saying how I walked away from it because I feared for my life due to the lack of safety awareness ? A guy died there this week (Strathallan), his chute "fell" off ! I'm speechless !!!!! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

June 5th, 2004, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Texas, Again Age: 51 Posts: 1,017 34 Photos	I've been reading on that.... They now think it may have been suicide. A cameraman supposedly had video that proves it, although the police haven't released that info yet. __________________ My Guarantee: If your parachute doesn't work, Bring it back and I'll pack it for free

June 6th, 2004, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,468 3 Photos	Suicide. If that is the case then that is terrible. Imagine allowing someone to video you whilst doing it, there is no forgiving that. Whatever the reason for the death, it is tragic. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

June 6th, 2004, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,557	My Lord! That's AWFUL! Do us a big favor and stay on the ground for awhile, eh John??? __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

June 6th, 2004, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Texas, Again Age: 51 Posts: 1,017 34 Photos	Update.. From the "Online Sun" A SKYDIVER committed suicide by throwing away his parachute at 9,000ft — a day after splitting with his teenage girlfriend. Alastair McLaren, 39, killed himself in front of 14 horrified pals he was jumping with in a national event. The dad of two split from his teen love just the day before his deadly leap from a plane at 13,500ft. He had been staying with a friend since moving out of the family home and leaving his 13-year-old son and daughter aged 16. A pal said last night: “He split up with his 19-year-old girlfriend the day before he was killed. “I believe he was having a lot of troubles which he was finding very difficult to cope with.” Mr McLaren threw away his parachute at 9,000ft after jumping from a twin-engined Dornier with 14 pals on Sunday evening. The experienced skydiver — with 800 jumps to his credit around the world — was taking part in a national competition. He hurtled to the ground at 120mph and landed in an oilseed rape field. His body was not found until early yesterday by an RAF search and rescue crew. The parachute — which it is believed was not deployed — was still missing last night. __________________ My Guarantee: If your parachute doesn't work, Bring it back and I'll pack it for free

June 9th, 2004, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,468 3 Photos	Suicide Yes, it is true although it is presently being investigated there is little doubt it was a suicide. Just coincidental that it happened at the very same club with the highest rate of UK fatalities though ! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !