Australian authorities have released dramatic footage showing a skydiver left dangling thousands of meters in the air after their reserve parachute snagged on a plane’s tail. The incident happened south of Cairns during a stunt jump in September. A planned formation broke down when the skydiver’s reserve chute was accidentally activated and wrapped itself around the aircraft. The jumper cut the tangled lines with a hook knife and then deployed their main chute, landing safely. The plane, despite serious tail damage, also made it back to the ground after a mayday call. Investigators said carrying a hook knife, while not required, can be lifesaving in accidents like this. #skydiving #viral #australia #cairns