According to a recent article, a man suffered critical injuries after plummeting over 50 feet at high speed during a skydiving incident on Thursday afternoon in Lebanon, Maine. The fall occurred at Skydive New England, shortly after 2:20 p.m., prompting an emergency call to the Sanford Regional Communications Center. Although LifeFlight of Maine was initially contacted, a Boston MedFlight helicopter was ultimately dispatched and landed at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire. Emergency personnel from Lebanon and Frisbie Memorial Hospital provided on-site care before transporting the victim to a trauma center. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the cause of the accident. Skydive New England, which recently launched its 2025 season, is noted as one of the largest skydiving operations in the country.
Skydiving offers an unparalleled adrenaline rush and breathtaking views—but when things go wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. As the popularity of adventure sports grows, so too does the risk of injury due to equipment failure, operator negligence, or improper training. At Peter Thompson & Associates, we are committed to helping victims of preventable skydiving accidents seek justice and compensation.