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Is skydiving a dangerous sport?
Skydiving isn’t without risk, but is much safer than you might expect. According to statistics by the United States Parachute Association, in 2018 there were a total of 13 skydiving-related fatalities out of approximately 3.3 million jumps!
Is skydiving more risky than driving?
The answer is surprising: statistically speaking, yes, skydiving is safer than driving. As you get behind the wheel for your daily commute, you may not even bat an eye, but did you know it’s far more “dangerous” than jumping out of a “perfectly good airplane.” It’s true.
Why is skydiving dangerous?
What makes parachuting dangerous? Just as in skydiving, there is a risk of unstable or late parachute activation. An extra risk factor in BASE jumping is that a wing parachute can open in such a way that it steers you toward the object you jumped from.
Is skydiving safer than?
Unequivocally, the numbers confirm that skydiving is way safer than driving….2. The Numbers Don’t Lie.
Skydiving Fatalities in the US | Driving Fatalities in the US | |
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Fatality Rate | 0.0061 *per 3.5 million jumps | 1.12 * per 100 Million VMT |
Avg Fatalities Per Day | .058 | 96 |
What is the cause of most skydiving accidents?
human error
The reality is that the vast majority of skydiving accidents are a result of simple human error. Many of the accidents occur because the jumper—oftentimes an experienced skydiver who is pushing the limits— makes an error in judgement while landing a perfectly functioning parachute.
Can an 11 year old go skydiving?
We’ll be straight up – yes, kids can go skydiving! Countries including Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and United Kingdom all take kids under 18 skydiving. However, you’ll notice most skydiving centers – well all in the United States except us – do not.
What’s the death rate of skydiving?
In 2020, USPA recorded 11 fatal skydiving accidents, a rate of 0.39 fatalities per 100,000 jumps. This is comparable to 2019, where participants made more jumps—3.3 million—and USPA recorded 15 fatalities, a rate of 0.45 per 100,000.