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Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game
Virginia Tech said the skydiver was safely secured and stable after the parachute snagged on the scoreboard and delayed the spring game.
- On Saturday, April 18, 2026, a skydiver carrying an American flag crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard during Virginia Tech's spring game, leaving him suspended above the field and forcing a significant delay.
- Several videos show the parachutist attempting to fly over the stadium structure before colliding with the scoreboard at high speed; The Blacksburg Fire Department was on-site and prepared to intervene immediately.
- The skydiver remained suspended for approximately 20 minutes while dropping an American flag into the stands, and Virginia Tech Athletics announced the individual "was safely secured and is currently stable."
- Virginia Tech expressed "sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response," while Virginia Tech reporter Andy Bitter noted the skydiver was seen with his arm in a sling.
- The incident occurred as Franklin begins his tenure leading The Hokies, seeking to revitalize the program; he noted, "It needs to feel big time," regarding his efforts to transform Virginia Tech's culture.
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