What are some of the possible results of a turn made too low to the ground?

Making a turn too low to the ground during a skydive can lead to serious injury or death due to several critical factors related to parachute flying and landing dynamics. When the parachute is too close to the ground, there is insufficient time and altitude for the jumper to recover from any errors in judgment, control, or execution of the turn.

At low altitudes, the speed of the descent is still considerable, and the turn could result in a collision with the ground before the parachute can open fully or recover from the maneuver. Additionally, turns generate centrifugal force, which can increase the descent rate and cause the jumper to hit the ground with greater force. This is especially dangerous if a hard or untreated landing occurs. Injuries from improperly executed low turns can range from sprains and fractures to severe trauma that may be fatal.

In contrast to this risk, options like improved landing accuracy or increased satisfaction from the jump do not occur due to low turns; they generally result from controlled and thoughtful canopy maneuvers well within safe height limits. Similarly, a successful emergency landing typically requires altitude that allows for assessment and corrections, which wouldn't be viable with low turns.