Skydiving fatalities in 2026
SFL has recorded 47 skydiving fatalities in 2026 so far, in 17 countries. Reports from many countries are incomplete, so the real number is higher; records are added and updated as new information comes in.
Newest first. Records are compiled from public sources and many are still being verified.
28 records
| Record | Date | Location | Experience | Context | Cause | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFL-2026-026 | 04.10.2026 | Krutitsy, Russia | 3,000 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Landing – intentional low turn | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-025 | 02.10.2026 | Czech Republic | 1,000 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Incorrect emergency procedures | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-024 | 26.09.2026 | Italy | 800 jumps | – | Equipment problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-023 | 22.09.2026 | USA | – | Military | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-022 | 08.08.2026 | Mexico | – | – | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-021 | 02.08.2026 | Russia | 10 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Equipment problem | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-020 | 31.07.2026 | Brazil | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-019 | 17.07.2026 | Bolivia | – | Military | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-018 | 14.07.2026 | Finland | 300 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Landing – intentional low turn | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-017 | 12.07.2026 | Jumptown, USA | – | Sport / fun jump | Landing – problem not involving turn | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-016 | 29.06.2026 | Spain | – | Military | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-038 10 fatalities |
28.06.2026 | France | – | Work (instructor, staff, demo pro) | Aircraft accident | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-027 11 fatalities |
14.06.2026 | Skydive Kansas City, USA | – | Sport / fun jump | Aircraft accident | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-015 | 28.05.2026 | Skydive Perris, USA | – | Sport / fun jump | Freefall collision | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-014 | 24.05.2026 | Skydive West Plains, USA | 800 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Canopy collision | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-013 | 14.05.2026 | Russia | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-012 | 11.05.2026 | Australia | – | Military | Canopy collision | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-010 | 05.05.2026 | Portugal | – | Military | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-009 | 01.05.2026 | Poland | 1,069 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-011 | 05.2026 | Skydive Frétoy, France | – | Sport / fun jump | Aircraft accident | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-008 | 26.04.2026 | Netherlands | – | – | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-007 | 26.04.2026 | Denmark | – | Sport / fun jump | Entanglement | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-005 | 06.04.2026 | Headcorn (GoSkydive), United Kingdom | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-006 | 06.04.2026 | Flugplatz Bad Sassendorf-Lohne, Germany | – | Sport / fun jump | Landing – problem not involving turn | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-004 | 26.03.2026 | Mexico | – | – | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-003 | 25.03.2026 | Italy | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-002 | 28.02.2026 | Skydive South West, United Kingdom | 10,000 jumps | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |
| SFL-2026-001 | 07.02.2026 | France | – | Sport / fun jump | Under review | Unconfirmed |