Answer: ripcord

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIPCORDParachutist's need
ripcordcord or wire pulled in making a descent to release a parachute out of its container
ripcorda cord to release a parachute
ripcorda cord by which the gasbag of a balloon may be ripped open for a limited distance to release the gas quickly and so cause immediate descent
RIPCORDIt's used in the fall
RIPCORDThing used to prevent you from dropping dead?
RIPCORDParachute opener
RIPCORDIt prevents you from dropping dead
RIPCORDParachute part
RIPCORDChute attachment
RIPCORDParachute attachment
RIPCORDChute opener.
RIPCORDPart of a paratrooper's harness.
RIPCORDParachute releaser.
RIPCORDPart of a parachute.
RIPCORDParachutist's pull
RIPCORDChute mechanism