82nd Airborne Paratroopers Accident

High winds unexpectedly kicked up during a mass parachute jump of the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers Unit causing some paratroopers to be unable to control their landings. The paratroopers were performing the jump in honor of the 49th annual Airborne Division convention being held in Salt Lake City, Utah. At least 35 members were injured, 2 seriously.