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[missdaredevil]

The parachute *snapped closed* and he plunged to the ground.

how?maybe the wind blew in from another direction?

Thanks

[iitimone7]

when a jumper is about to land on the ground, or water, the parachute makes a snapping sound and closes on impact.

i've only seen it in the movies...i'd never do it myself. i like my feet on the ground! iitimone7

[missdaredevil]

[pugachevV]

It means the parachute malfunctioned and he probably did a roman candle into the ground.
A roman candle is slang for when the parachute doesn't open and trails unopened and ineffectively behind the parachutist.