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crosspost:

http://www.vg.no/...art.hbs?artid=194875

http://www.nrk.no/...og_romsdal/1.3197310

"A base jumper was found dead after that he jumped..."
"he jumped at an altitude of 1400 meters and became lodged 1000 meters further down..."
"The jumper was identified as a 28 year old man from Australia"


[edit: fixed links, title]

One link doesn't work, and the other needs an input to read the article.
Maybe you can copy and paste?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Condolences to the friends and family.

http://www.vg.no/...art.hbs?artid=194875

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/base-jump-aussie-dies/2007/08/15/1186857570395.html

The accident was not in Romsdalen but in a valley a few hours drive away.

All,

Here's the latest version of the story (I'm the reporter who wrote it).

http://www.smh.com.au/...5/1186857570395.html

Cheers,
Dylan Welch
Reporter
Sydney Morning Herald
www.smh.com.au
w (02) 9282 3101

Try these:
http://www.vg.no/...art.hbs?artid=194875
http://www.nrk.no/...og_romsdal/1.3197310
http://www.smh.com.au/...5/1186857570395.html

Adds a clicky to the SMH story, and to the short Norwegian one. I see someone already added a link to the long Norwegian story.

Now, in the SMH article, the police inspector is quoted as saying that the jumper released his parachute. But other witnesses say that his parachute failed to open. Do we have any reliable information, for instance from the other jumpers?

Please respect the privacy of the family and friends during this time please. ONLY after consultation with the family themselves will we release any information regarding the incident, including the jumper's name.

I am aware that people want to know the details and in time I'm sure they will come out. There is no rush for this information so avoid the temptation to speculate on the events.

Thanks for your thoughts...
plummy :(

Of course. Thanks.

Here are the details of the accident involving Steve Anderton. His name has already been released.

It was our 2nd jump for the day in the Litldahlen area. The first was from the 3rd valley, this jump was from the 2nd valley. The visibility was excellent, there was a small breeze at the exit point but nil wind down below. The jump is about 4550 feet from exit to landing. It was a 5 way, wingsuit jump. But due to the nature of the exit point, only about 2 jumpers can exit simultaneously.

Stevo exitted first, followed by another jumper and then myself with 2 others following. He was in a V1. We flew the left wall out into the valley and then turned a sharp left to follow the wall along to where the 3rd valley comes out (We have flown out of this 3rd valley on 2 other occasions - one being earlier that day). At this point, I was about 80m behind and slightly above. Stevo had planned to fly up into the 3rd valley briefly before coming back out. We were flying close to 90% max flight.

Stevo turned left into the 3rd valley briefly, before straightening again for about 2-3 sec. He then started to turn right back out of the 3rd valley. I did not go into the 3rd valley but continued to fly straight. Due to his turn I was now only 40-50m behind and still above. As he continued his right turn it became a hard bank (most likely because he realised he was too far in) to the point that his right arm wing folded under, similiar to when you initiate a barrel roll. With the speed he carried into the turn he most likely would have been getting alot of side-slip as well. Stevo corrected but lost stability whilst trying to maintain his sharp turn. He remained unstable and impacted the far side of the gorge after another 2 sec. At this point I was about 30-40m above and 10m behind.

I flew away from the valley, opened, landed and we called a helicopter. Stevo's body was retrieved within 2.5hrs.

The assistance we have been given over here from everyone involved has been outstanding! The Police, ambulance, helicopter paramedics and Social workers have been amazing.

I have tried to keep this account factual. Please avoid the temptation to speculate on this event and please remember to respect the family at this time.

Stevo will be sorely missed. He was a great friend, well liked by those who knew him and I am sadder then you can believe.

Thanks for everyones support so far...

have fun, stay safe...
plummy

thanks for posting facts.
My thourghts go to Steve´s family and freinds.
Fly free bro

The last few years have been very hard on Australians :(
All the best to family and friends ...
Another jumper flying forever ...

Big Gay Steve, You'll be missed bro. Thanks for trying to give me a nick name once upon a time, but that shit never sticks on chicks... fly free xoxo

Thanks for all the good times, thanks for all your spirit, thanks for your smile, thanks for your heart in everything you did. You will be missed always. Fly free x x

All,

Please remember that this thread is for discussion of the actual accident.

Condolences and memories should be posted in the In Memory of Stevo thread, in the General BASE forum.

Thanks!

This is a sad day, Steve was a great guy. I had a great time there with you guys last year, I can only imagine how tough this is for all of you. I can say that as crazy as Steve was, he also loved God. I know I will see him again one day. RIP buddy...