Chapter
The Chances of Dying During a Skydive
10:05 - 14:47 (04:42)
With about one in a thousand skydives resulting in a partial malfunction and only 11 deaths, skydiving is relatively safe, especially now that there are automatic activation devices in place.
Clips
The hosts joke about a man who did their floors once, formerly a naked skydiver, who recounts a time he lost his way while skydiving, but came back safely except for being naked during the ordeal, and they also discuss modern parachute technology.
10:05 - 11:21 (01:16)
Summary
The hosts joke about a man who did their floors once, formerly a naked skydiver, who recounts a time he lost his way while skydiving, but came back safely except for being naked during the ordeal, and they also discuss modern parachute technology.
ChapterThe Chances of Dying During a Skydive
EpisodeShort Stuff: Parachute Emergency!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Out of about 2.8 million total skydive jumps, there were around 2,800 malfunctions and 11 deaths.
11:23 - 13:33 (02:10)
Summary
Out of about 2.8 million total skydive jumps, there were around 2,800 malfunctions and 11 deaths. Nowadays, automatic activation devices with computerized sensors have proven to decrease the likelihood of malfunctions.
ChapterThe Chances of Dying During a Skydive
EpisodeShort Stuff: Parachute Emergency!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Michael Holmes survived a 2 mile free fall without a parachute by landing in blackberry bushes, while Vesna Vulevich survived falling 33,000 feet out of an airplane after it exploded in mid-air.
13:34 - 14:47 (01:13)
Summary
Michael Holmes survived a 2 mile free fall without a parachute by landing in blackberry bushes, while Vesna Vulevich survived falling 33,000 feet out of an airplane after it exploded in mid-air.