Fatal Skydiving Accident in Nashville; Second Skydiver Rescued
A tragic incident occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, where a 35-year-old skydiving instructor passed away, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The instructor was presumed to have fallen without a parachute after becoming separated from a tandem rig with another skydiver. The surviving individual was rescued from a tree with a parachute attached. The instructor was found deceased in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The company involved, Go Skydive Nashville, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and is fully cooperating with the investigation. The second skydiver was successfully rescued from a tree and was reported to be awake, alert, and in stable condition. The company's website emphasizes the high level of training and certification that tandem instructors undergo before conducting jumps. Stringent checks are conducted on their gear before each jump, ensuring safety standards are met. Skydiving accidents are rare, with USPA data showing a record low number of civilian deaths in 2024. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into the incident, though limited communications are in place due to a federal government shutdown.
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