Experienced Skydiver Dies After Parachute Malfunction

Orlando Sentinel- Orlando news, sports and more, Orlando Sentinel
Sat, 03/20/2010 - 6:43am

A 68-year-old man died Friday in Zephyrhills when his parachute failed to open after he jumped from a plane.

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