The death of a paratrooper in the Gatchina district of the Leningrad region is being examined as a possible result of a low-altitude return attempt. This information is reported by 47news, citing a law enforcement source.
According to the publication, a low turn is a maneuver performed at an altitude around 100 meters. It is typically executed by experienced athletes. Eyewitnesses to the incident say the parachutist encountered difficulty at an altitude near 200 meters, but the precise moment of trouble remains unclear to those present.
At the scene, investigators from the transportation investigation commission and the military prosecutor’s office are assessing the circumstances. The specific causes and factors contributing to the event are being established through ongoing inquiry.
It is remembered that on May 24, 2023, a person took off from an airport near the village of Nikolskoye and subsequently parachuted. Witnesses reported that the individual experienced problems around an altitude of about 200 meters before collapsing. Preliminary information indicates that the flight was conducted under the direction of Boris Shlyapnikov, according to initial accounts.
Earlier reports also indicated an international dimension, noting that a British national became a suspect in a death linked to a flight involving a Turkish paraglider. The evolving investigation continues to examine all possible connections and contributing factors in the incident.