Skydiver injured during 'performance landing' remains in critical condition
By Luke KirknessSport Planning Editor·NZ Herald·
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Save The incident took place in Parakai on Saturday morning. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
A seriously injured skydiver who was flown to hospital over the weekend following a "very hard" landing remains in a critical condition.
Skydive Auckland operations manager Fiona McLaren said the dive was uneventful, with the competition parachute opening normally.
The skydiver sustained the injuries after hitting the ground while carrying
out a high-performance landing during a solo descent, she said.
The man, who is a recreational sport skydiver, is aged in his 30s and is said to be very experienced.