What are the chances of dying while skydiving? Almost every first-time skydiver wants to know. Here we address skydiving safety and the risks involved. read more
So at 50, skydiving is pretty much risk free (statistically, that’s not true, but it sounds cool that way). 10 micromorts is also roughly equivalent to the risk of a 100 km motorbike ride, or 4000 km in a car. read more
Modern skydiving represents a much safer activity, even compared with the earlier years of recreational parachuting. Members of the U.S. Parachute Association reported 821 injuries and 18 deaths out of 2.2 million jumps in 2007. BASE jumping, or parachuting from tall objects such as buildings or cliffs, remains a riskier prospect. read more
" In 2012, 19 people died in parachuting accidents in the United States, or roughly one person per 100,000 jumps. Look at the US Skydiving Incident Reports to get an idea of the types of problems that lead to fatalities. read more