Skydiving fatality in Cumiana, Turin, Italy, 26 September 2026

SFL-2026-024 · Cause: Equipment problem

Unconfirmed Facts as reported in the sources below. This is not an official investigation.

Incident

Date
26.09.2026
Country
Italy
Place
Cumiana, Turin
Phase
Approach & landing

Jumper

Gender
Male
Age
43
Nationality
Italy
Total jumps
800

Cause

Category
Equipment problem
Contributing factors
Procedures not followed

What happened

Exited an aircraft at approximately 4,000 metres and encountered a reported problem with his main parachute during the descent.

According to comments attributed to the drop zone's director and reported by RAI News, the main canopy had opened abnormally. Millari continued flying it toward the landing area. During the final approach, at an estimated height of around three metres, the canopy reportedly failed to provide sufficient support during the landing flare, and he struck the ground.

After the impact, skydiver reportedly stood up briefly before lying down again. People at the scene began resuscitation with guidance from emergency medical services. He was transported by helicopter to the CTO hospital in Turin, where he died.

Sources

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