Skydiving fatalities in South Africa
SFL has recorded 3 skydiving fatalities in South Africa since 2022. How many accidents are reported differs a lot between countries, so these numbers say little about how safe skydiving is there.
Newest first. Records are compiled from public sources and many are still being verified.
3 records
| Record | Date | Location | Experience | Context | Cause | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFL-2024-035 | 25.09.2024 | Skydive Pretoria, South Africa | 5,500 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Landing – intentional low turn | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2022-031 | 25.07.2022 | Potchefstroom military base, South Africa | – | Work (instructor, staff, demo pro) | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2022-026 | 01.07.2022 | Skydive Pretoria, South Africa | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |