Mission Possible: 7,600m jump with no parachute

American skydiver Luke Aikins bouncing in a net that broke his fall after he jumped from an aeroplane flying at a height of more than 7,600m without a parachute or wing suit. His stunt in Simi Valley, California, last Saturday set a world record. SEE
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    Aug 1, 2016, 5:00 am SGT

American skydiver Luke Aikins bouncing in a net that broke his fall after he jumped from an aeroplane flying at a height of more than 7,600m without a parachute or wing suit. His stunt in Simi Valley, California, last Saturday set a world record.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 01, 2016, with the headline 'Mission Possible: 7,600m jump with no parachute'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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