Man killed in para jump accident (From Salisbury Journal)
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Man killed in para jump accident
5:25am Sunday 6th January 2013 in National News © Press Association 2013
A 56-year-old man died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a jump near Auchterarder in Perthshire
A 56-year-old man has died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a jump.
The accident happened at Strathallan Airfield near the town of Auchterarder in Perthshire.
Tayside Police said officers were called to the site shortly after 1pm on Saturday.
A force spokesman said: "Relevant inquiries are ongoing into the incident and as with all unexpected deaths, a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
