Tag: Parachuting Safety


  • 11,000-Foot Skydiving Accident Near Las Vegas: Survivor

    11,000-Foot Skydiving Accident Near Las Vegas: Survivor

    Incident Overview In a startling reminder of the risks involved in adventure sports, a 25-year-old skydiver identified as Mitchell Deekin survived an 11,000‑foot fall during a jump near Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident occurred at a popular skydiving site that attracts locals and tourists alike, drawn by the thrill of freefall combined with desert scenery.…