Free-fall downflow observed in HeI 1083.0 nanometers and H beta

In a short time sequence of simultaneously observed slit spectra of He I 10 83.0 nm and H beta we find the signature of material flowing toward the sol ar surface with up to 42 km s(-1), in addition to material which is almost at rest. The constant acceleration of the moving material is about 200 Im s (-2). These multiple velocities occur in a small region of about 5" in a pl age region. We observe a highly dynamical phenomenon which lasts a few minu tes. The duration and constant acceleration suggest free fall of matter uno bstructed by magnetic structures or along vertical held lines.