Reserve problem
The reserve parachute did not save the jumper: it was not deployed, deployed too low, or did not work as expected after a main malfunction. SFL has recorded 6 fatalities in this category since 2022.
Newest first. Records are compiled from public sources and many are still being verified.
6 records
| Record | Date | Location | Experience | Context | Cause | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFL-2025-057 | 11.05.2025 | Nowy Targ airfield, Poland | 270 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2025-005 | 10.02.2025 | Skydive Spain, Spain | – | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2024-038 | 26.10.2024 | Brazil | – | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2024-021 | 09.06.2024 | Putilovo, Russia | 363 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2023-004 | 12.02.2023 | Skydive Spain, Spain | 700 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2022-043 | 10.09.2022 | Fallskärmsklubben Aros, Sweden | A licence | Sport / fun jump | Reserve problem | Unconfirmed |