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Man rescued after parachute accident on scoreboard at Virginia Tech Spring Game
Man rescued after parachute accident on scoreboard at Virginia Tech Spring Game
By Leslie Johnson
Published: Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM EDT | Updated: 5 hours ago
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was rescued Saturday, April 18 after parachuting down with the flag and landing on the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech Spring Game.
WDBJ7 was on the scene of the accident.
Shortly before kickoff at 3 p.m., three skydivers were parachuting into Lane Stadium. One skydiver landed on the field as planned. Wind gusts pushed another skydiver onto the adjacent practice field.
Another skydiver landed on the scoreboard, dangling. The scoreboard was damaged.
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By Leslie Johnson
Published: Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM EDT | Updated: 5 hours ago
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was rescued Saturday, April 18 after parachuting down with the flag and landing on the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech Spring Game.
WDBJ7 was on the scene of the accident.
Shortly before kickoff at 3 p.m., three skydivers were parachuting into Lane Stadium. One skydiver landed on the field as planned. Wind gusts pushed another skydiver onto the adjacent practice field.
Another skydiver landed on the scoreboard, dangling. The scoreboard was damaged.
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