The body of James ` ` Jimmie '' Horak Jr. was found in heavy mud in a swampy , wooded area . His student was found in critical condition and was airlifted to a hospital . Company owner : He apparently threw away his main parachute and deployed a backup . But based on evidence on the ground , Horak cut away the main parachute and deployed his backup , Gold Coast Skydivers owner Leanne Igo said . Police : Other officers reported some kind of equipment trouble .
The body of James ` ` Jimmie '' Horak Jr. was found in heavy mud in a swampy , wooded area . His student was found in critical condition and was airlifted to a hospital . Company owner : He apparently threw away his main parachute and deployed a backup . Police : Other officers reported some kind of equipment trouble .