Parachuting fatality: A case report video-recorded

Forensic Science International: Reports

Gabriele Mandarelli¹  Biagio Solarino²  Federica Mele²  Giampiero Bottari³ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Section of Legal Medicine, Bari Policlinico Hospital, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari, Italy;Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari, Italy;

关键词: Skydiving;    Parachuting fatality;    Forensic pathology;    Forensic radiology;    Autopsy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Parachuting accidents are very uncommon and mostly related to landing and incorrect procedures. In these cases, the cause of death is usually easily identified but the events leading up to death are usually a matter for investigation. We describe the case of a former military parachutist who died after civilian skydiving. A total body computed tomography scan, an external examination, and a complete medico-legal autopsy were performed. Furthermore, the fatality was filmed from two different observation points so the specific dynamic of the events and the injuries observed could be explained. This unusual case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary forensic investigation.

【 授权许可】

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