Malfunctions

Total malfunctions happen when no part of the parachute system can enter the airstream.

Partial malfunctions happen when the parachute system has entered the airstream and does not deploy or inflate properly.

Total Malfunctions :

Hard Pull

Floater

Partial Malfunctions :

Entanglements

Line Twists

Horseshoe

Line Sail and Line Dump

Mae-West

Pilot Chute in tow

Premature Opening

Streamer

Two Parachutes Out

• Stack
• Side by Side
• Downplane
• Entanglement

Wake Recontact

Causes of Malfunctions :

poor body or payload position

improper packing

improper maintenance

design flaw

manufacturing or assembly flaw

exeeding design limitations

- "Most malfunctions could be prevented by proper ground training."
Allen Silver D-1094

- "With a properly instructed set of packing techniques and body position the majority of malfunctions could be prevented."
Bob Sinclair