A British special forces soldier, Staff Sergeant Chris Good, tragically died during a parachuting accident on Wednesday, September 25, while participating in the 10th World Canopy Piloting Championships in Pretoria, South Africa. The 52-year-old was representing Great Britain in the competition, which challenges participants in categories like speed, freestyle, and distance.
Sergeant Good, who joined the Parachute Regiment at 17, had an extensive career, completing over 5,500 jumps. He was a member of the elite Red Devils parachute display team before joining the SAS in 2004, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The details of the incident that led to his death remain unclear, but it occurred during the championships.
Just a month before the accident, Sgt Good had shared his excitement about using a new harness designed to increase speed and distance, expressing enthusiasm for the new challenges it presented. In a video posted by British Skydiving, he mentioned this was his first time using the harness over water.
In response to his passing, British Skydiving described him as a "cherished member of the team and an exceptionally skilled skydiver." Skydive Netheravon, where the Army’s parachute association is based, expressed their deep sorrow, extending thoughts and prayers to Sgt Good's family and friends.
A letter from the SAS Association also paid tribute, stating: "Chris Good, who passed away on September 25, was a valued member of 22 SAS, having joined from 3 Para after passing SAS selection in 2004. He served in 2 Troop A Squadron and E Squadron (22 SAS)." His death is a significant loss to the military and the skydiving community alike.
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