MIAMI – A member of the Golden Knights parachute staff has died from his accidents soon after officers reported he had a “hard landing” all through a program leap.
Officers identified the parachutist as Sgt. 1st Course Michael Ty Kettenhofen, who joined the U.S. Military Golden Knights in 2020.
Kettenhofen has jumped additional than 1,000 situations.
Sgt. Kettenhofen jumped on Monday, had a tough landing and handed absent from his accidents on Tuesday, officials stated.
CBS News Miami aired a section with Kettenhofen and the Golden Knights in early March, where by their videos went viral following the parachute staff was described as unidentified traveling objects.
The Golden Knights travel all over the place and the globe to clearly show off how complex and complex their parachute schooling is.
“The U.S. Military Parachute Team is deeply saddened by the loss of just one of our have. Sgt. 1st Class Ty Kettenhofen was liked, admired, and highly regarded by all all those who understood him for his sense of humor, joy of lifestyle and accomplishments as a senior non-commissioned officer and demonstration parachutist,” claimed Lt. Col. Andy Moffit, Golden Knights Parachute Workforce commander.
“Our hearts and faith are with his relatives and close friends as we grieve and recover with them. Ty will be honored and remembered as a Golden Knight, Soldier, and pal.”
Military officials stated the incident is less than investigation.
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