Skydiving is fun, and actually it's pretty safe when in the supervision of trained professionals, but even then, things can get hairy.  The only problem is, when something goes wrong, they go REALLY wrong.

 

Last Second Mishap

They probably dove from 12,000 feet, meaning this poor guys' parachute worked properly for 11,980 feet.

 

Bravest Dude Ever Encounters Parachute Problems

This clip makes you realize how some people are just cooler under pressure than others.  Make sure to watch it all the way to the end.

 

Horrible Collision Mid-Air Leaves Jumper Paralyzed

The cameraman and his student collide. 

 

First Chute Refuses To Work...Then Some Power Lines Get In The Way

"I'm never gonna jump again."  Good call, man.

 

Main Chute Fails

It's a tough way to go.

 

I'm Falling! Oh wait, no I'm not.

The worst part would be cutting yourself free from a parachute.

 

Add Base Jumping To Your List Of Things To Never Do

It starts off ok, but then, well, you know.

 

Another Awesome Base Jump

Nothing like flying into a gigantic building.

 

Who Put That Light Pole There?

Everything goes great until, ya know, a steel pole ruins everything, as usual.

 

Try not to think about these videos on your next skydive!