A British SAS soldier has died in a parachuting accident while competing in South Africa. Staff Sergeant Chris Good, 52, was killed during a skydiving competition in Pretoria, according to reports.
Good was representing Great Britain at the 10th World Canopy Piloting Championships. He had completed 5,500 jumps over his career, joining the Parachute Regiment at age 17 before later serving in the SAS in Iraq and Afghanistan.
British Skydiving described him as an “exceptionally skilled skydiver” whose loss “will be deeply felt within our sport”. The organisation said in a statement: “With immense sadness, we announce the passing of Chris Good whilst skydiving in Pretoria, South Africa. He was a cherished member of the team.”
Skydive Netheravon, the base of the Army's parachute association, also paid tribute, saying: “It is with deep sadness we mourn the loss of instructor and friend Chris Good. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
