If a parachute deploys while a jumper is in the door, what should the Jumpmaster do if the pilot chute cannot be contained?

• A. Pull the jumper back into the aircraft
• B. Vigorously push the jumper out after the chute
• C. Close the door immediately
• D. Alert other jumpers of the situation

Answer: (B)

When a parachute deploys while a jumper is still in the door, the first immediate concern is ensuring that both the jumper and the aircraft remain safe. Pushing the jumper out after the chute is the appropriate action because it helps to clear the doorway and avoid potential entanglement or injury to both the jumper and the aircraft.

If the pilot chute cannot be contained, attempting to pull the jumper back into the aircraft might result in complications, such as straining against a deployed chute or creating an unstable situation within the aircraft. Closing the door immediately could also lead to a dangerous situation, as it does not address the need to remove the jumper who is at risk of being tangled in the deployment.

Alerting other jumpers is certainly an important safety measure, but it is a secondary action that does not directly resolve the immediate danger posed by the deployed parachute. Thus, pushing the jumper out after the chute allows for a controlled evacuation from the door, enhancing the safety of everyone involved.