Skydiving fatalities are rare due to safety measures such as a reserve parachute and altitude-sensitive automatic activation device. Injuries are usually caused by inattention or improper action. Parachutes are carefully packed and reserve parachutes have a better ratio of failure. With proper care and attention, skydiving can be safe. Commercial films exaggerate the danger and […]
Skydiving is statistically safe, but fatalities can occur due to landing errors, equipment malfunctions, mid-air collisions, and failure to deploy the parachute. Safety measures include backup canopies and automatic actuation devices, but accidents can still happen. Group jumps increase the risk of collisions. In rare cases, fatalities may be caused by suicide. Despite the fact […]
