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DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — South African police say a member of the Air Force died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped from a small plane during rehearsals for an upcoming air show.

The 54-year-old was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics late Friday morning.

Police spokesman Vincent Mdunga said the man was scheduled to take part in a weekend show at the Virginia airport north of Durban, in the country's east.