West Fargo, ND (WDAY/WDAZ TV) - Skydive Fargo is investigating what went wrong in an accident involving an experienced skydiver Saturday morning.
West Fargo Police and F-M Ambulance responded to a call on the east side of the West Fargo airport around 11:45.
48-year-old Roger Thompson from Bismarck was skydiving when police say he hit the ground hard.
Police say Thompson was complaining of leg and ankle injuries along with back pain. He was taken to Sanford.
Thompson told police he has been skydiving at least 70 times.
Joe Birrenkott/West Fargo Police, "From what we have described, he probably came in a little steep instead of pulling up. But the only witness that we have is another guy that was about 1,000 feet above him."
The incident is still under investigation.
According to police, they believe Skydive Fargo will have to file paperwork on the case with the FAA.
Original article can be found here: http://www.wdaz.com
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