Skydiving Fatalities Links

No oversight on hang gliding

Transport Canada regulates ultralight planes and skydiving, but the sport of hang-gliding is largely unregulated - despite five fatalities across Canada in the past decade, including three in B.C.

Hang-gliding self-regulated; sometimes deadly

Transport Canada regulates ultralight planes and skydiving, but the sport of hang-gliding is largely unregulated despite five fatalities across Canada in the past decade, including three in B.C.

Be Prepared when Taking on Death Defying Sports and Recreation

People attempt death defying sports every year, earning bragging rights and taking home t-shirts advertising their success. Even though the risks are high, and some people, including very experienced athletes die in their attempts at extreme sports, people keep lining up to give them a try. Here is a look at some of the more risky sports you might be tempted to try this summer.

CAA rules force adventure operations out of business

Commercial adventure operators say new safety rules being brought in this week are so tough they could force many firms out of business.

NZ 'unsafe', says tourist's father

The father of a man killed in the Fox Glacier air accident says New Zealand is unsafe for tourists.