California
There is no evidence of foul play, according to authorities. The skydive business said the two women encountered turbulence before they made a ‘hard landing.’
Aug. 9, 2024
Everett Kalin, a 93-year-old retired seminary professor from Oakland, went viral with a video of him reaching the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
Aug. 1, 2023
The federal government is seeking $5.7 million from the city of San Diego, two private companies and others for the damage to the military aircraft.
June 8, 2023
A skydiver was rescued after her parachute got entangled in power lines in Lake Elsinore on Monday. Firefighters said the woman was not injured.
March 27, 2023
A skydiver who plummeted after his parachute failed to completely open survived a fall in which he also struck the roof of a two-story home.
Jan. 31, 2023
Both people aboard the aircraft were taken to hospitals after the Thursday afternoon crash.
Feb. 24, 2022
World & Nation
Police in Sweden say nine people were killed when a small plane carrying skydivers crashed Thursday evening.
July 9, 2021
Business
Billionaire adventurer Jared Isaacman will become the first private citizen to walk in space with the launching of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission. The flight is now facing weather delays.
Aug. 28, 2024
Sports
Our Kentucky correspondent argues for why Swiss Skydiver should win Horse of the Year.
Nov. 15, 2020
A woman died in a skydiving accident Saturday near Lodi, Calif., after her parachute became tangled and failed to deploy as she fell to the ground, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.
April 18, 2021