The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a skydiving instructor during a jump in Nashville, Tennessee. Justin Fuller, an experienced instructor, is believed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute after becoming separated from his student and the tandem rig, which connects the pair and includes the parachute. The incident occurred on Saturday near John C. Tune Airport. A police helicopter later discovered Fuller’s body in a wooded area. Meanwhile, the student, who survived the fall, was rescued by the Nashville Fire Department after being trapped in a tree for hours. Authorities confirmed that three other dives from the same plane were completed successfully, and the aircraft landed safely. The cause of the separation remains unclear. A witness involved in the rescue effort told local station WSMV that the student, a first-time skydiver, vowed never to jump again. Fuller, who had recently expressed his passion for teaching skydiving on Instagram, described the job as ‘the most rewarding’ and shared the joy of seeing students master the skill. However, he also acknowledged the challenges of guiding beginners in high-pressure situations.
Skydiving instructor killed after falling without parachute in Nashville
