If a parachute accidentally deploys when the door is open, what action should the Jumpmaster take?

• A. Close the door
• B. Push the jumper out
• C. Call for assistance from ground control
• D. Secure the parachute back into the aircraft

Answer: (A)

When dealing with the situation of an accidental parachute deployment, the priority is to ensure the safety of both the jumper and the individuals on board the aircraft. Closing the door serves to contain the situation, preventing more issues from escalating and reducing the risk of other jumpers being affected by the deployed chute.

By closing the door, the Jumpmaster helps maintain control of the environment inside the aircraft, keeping it stable and preventing wind from entering and complicating emergency responses. It limits the potential for the parachute to get caught in the door or pose further hazards while still allowing the appropriate measures to be taken for the jumper who has inadvertently deployed their chute.

Other actions, such as pushing the jumper out, could lead to dangerous situations and do not address the immediate need to stabilize the environment inside the aircraft. Calling for assistance does not provide immediate control of the situation either. Securing the parachute back into the aircraft is impractical once it has deployed and poses additional challenges and risks. Thus, closing the door is the most effective and immediate action to take in this scenario.