Tragic skydiving accident west of Edmonton claims instructor’s life
Monday, May 12, 2025, 11:21 am
Authorities confirm that a 56-year-old skydiving instructor died during a weekend jump west of Edmonton. RCMP and local emergency crews responded quickly to the fatal mishap—proving that even the thrill-seekers can have a disastrous day in the skies.
The RCMP say a 56-year old skydiver suffered fatal injuries following a jumping accident west of Edmonton on Saturday morning.
ONOWAY — RCMP say a skydiver has died in a weekend accident west of Edmonton. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said police were called to a township road near Onoway on Saturday morning, where he said a 56-year-old man from Edmonton suffered fatal injuries following a jump from a plane. He said the man was a…
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