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Seriously injured: Parachutist falls on hall roof in Illertissen!
A 61-year-old Swiss parachutist falls in Illertissen and suffers serious injuries. Details about the causes of the accident.
Seriously injured: Parachutist falls on hall roof in Illertissen!
A serious parachuting incident occurred in Illertissen, Neu-Ulm district. A 61-year-old Swiss jumper was seriously injured during a scheduled jump on the morning of May 30, 2025. According to [stern.de]. He was taken to a specialist clinic immediately after the accident.
Although the jump was initially carried out without any problems, the unfortunate incident occurred during the landing. However, there is no evidence of third-party or technical fault that could have led to the accident.
Risks of skydiving
The numbers speak for themselves: The average probability of an accident while skydiving is only 0.026 percent, as wandernundmehr.at reports. However, injuries often occur during landing. It is estimated that an average of six people lose their lives while skydiving in Germany every year. There were a total of 78 accidents in 2022, four of which were fatal. The safety of skydiving has improved significantly thanks to modern equipment and intensive training. The probability of being seriously injured has fallen to less than 2 in 10,000 cases.
The German Parachuting Association reports that one in 1,000 parachutes does not always work 100%. Still, the risk of serious incidents is low, especially with properly maintained equipment. The recommended lifespan of a parachute is between 500 and 1,000 jumps, or ten years.
Security statistics
According to a data analysis by the German Parachuting Association published in November 2021, various factors play a role in fatal accidents. The comprehensive study Statista shows that a main parachute that does not open or does not open properly has a probability of only around 0.0008 percent failing.
For prospective skydivers, 25 free-fall jumps, a theory test and two test jumps are required to obtain the license. This comprehensive training helps ensure that the risks of skydiving are reduced to a minimum. Despite the positive safety developments, the sport remains risky and requires the utmost attention with every jump.
The incident in Illertissen is a tragic reminder of the dangers of this exciting sport. The community and organizers are encouraged to continue working to improve safety standards to avoid such incidents in the future.