The 29 Most Dangerous Sports In The World, From Skydiving To Heliskiing

Parachuting

Many people have skydiving on their bucket list to experience the ultimate rush of adrenaline. What happens, however, if something goes wrong? According to Dr. Anton Westman's thesis on skydiving accidents, human errors are more frequently to blame than faulty parachutes for injuries sustained while participating in the sport.

Skydivers run the risk of breaking a bone, dislocating a limb, or worse, suffering paralysis or a brain injury during high-impact landings. Neil Patrick Harris once observed, “It's nice to have a lot of once-in-a-lifetime moments…” despite the inherent risk issues. If you've ever had the chance to go skydiving, do it. Continue reading below.