How Risky Is Sky Diving?

Skydiving is a popular and potentially dangerous sport, with a fatality rate of just under 0.6100,000 1 in 168,000 jumps. However, it is important to stay safe during your skydive, as modern skydiving has become much safer compared to earlier recreational parachuting. The U.S. Parachute Association reported 821 injuries and fatalities in skydiving.

Statistical risk factors include single skydives being about as dangerous as driving for 800 miles, tandem jumps being even safer, and proper preparation and good judgment can minimize most risks. The USPA reports that 60% of skydiving accidents involve injuries. Tandem skydiving, where the risk is expressed as injuries per 1000 jumps and fatalities per 100,000 jumps, is even safer.

The chance of dying from skydiving is incredibly small, with only around 0.1% of skydiving parachutes malfunctioning. The risk of both parachutes malfunctioning on an individual is incredibly small, as they are jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Proper preparation and good judgment can minimize the majority of risks associated with skydiving.

In conclusion, skydiving is an inherently risky sport, but proper preparation and good judgment can help minimize the risk.