Vladimir Putin’s Airborne Troops Day celebration over the weekend turned into a nightmare after a demonstrating paratrooper’s chute failed to open. The jump on Sunday at Vatulino airfield near Moscow was part of an event honoring the country’s airborne troops, but it took a dark turn when a 41-year-old veteran leaped from the plane. Spectators looked on as his parachute trailed behind him, never opening as he plummeted 2,000 feet, according to news.com.au. “You are rightfully proud of the founders of the Airborne Forces, the immortal deeds and outstanding achievements of those who came before you, and you honor your veterans as role models,” he said. Former Russian paratroopers drink in the sun at a Paratroopers' Day in 2017.