New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- A skydiving jump over Far North Queensland nearly ended in disaster when a skydiver's reserve parachute snagged on the tail of a Cessna Caravan, leaving him dangling thousands of feet in the air and forcing the pilot to battle for control, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

ATSB video shows the skydiver twisting helplessly as the reserve parachute wrapped around the aircraft's tail. The incident occurred on 20 September 2025 during a planned 16-way formation jump over Tully Airport.

Thirteen of the other skydivers on board immediately jumped clear of the aircraft, while two remained in the doorway to assist. Dangling beneath the tail, the trapped skydiver managed to pull out a hook knife an...