What happens if a canopy is controlled too deeply in brakes?

When a parachute canopy is controlled too deeply in brakes, it can stall, which means the airflow over the canopy becomes disrupted. A proper brake setting allows for a balanced descent and control over the canopy's performance. However, if the brakes are pulled too deeply, this can create excessive drag, leading to a situation where the airflow cannot maintain sufficient pressure on the canopy surfaces.

In this state, the canopy can cease to generate the necessary lift, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. During a stall, the parachute loses its ability to safely descend and may even behave unpredictably, potentially leading to a hazardous situation for the skydiver. This is a critical aspect of parachute control that is essential for safe landings, as maintaining the correct brake setting ensures stability during the descent and prevents unwanted incidents.

In contrast, the other choices describe outcomes that do not directly result from overstressing the brakes. For instance, descending faster would occur with a different configuration of the canopy, while spinning is associated with other malfunction types, and increasing glide does not happen if the canopy is in a stalled state.