Skydiver Rescued After Scoreboard Crash at Virginia Tech

A skydiver was rescued after crashing into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, during a pregame stunt before Virginia Tech's spring football game on Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred shortly before the scheduled 3 p.m. kickoff, as three skydivers descended into the stadium carrying American flags. According to the Blacksburg Fire Department, one skydiver landed on the field as intended, while wind gusts diverted a second to an adjacent practice field. The third skydiver collided with the top of the scoreboard, where their parachute became entangled between the letters "C" and "H" in the "Virginia Tech" lettering. The impact damaged the structure, ripping away portions of the covering and exposing the lights beneath. The skydiver, suspended high above the field, dropped their flag and a smaller parachute into the stands below.

Emergency responders from the Blacksburg Fire Department arrived quickly and used a ladder truck to reach the skydiver. The rescue took approximately 45 minutes, with the individual safely lowered to the ground and evaluated by medical personnel. Officials did not release the skydiver's name, but confirmed no serious injuries...