Hyderabad native dies in U.S. skydiving accident
A 28-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, died in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts. Authorities are investigating whether a sudden gust of wind caused the fatal fall during his landing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent risks of extreme sports and has prompted a multi-agency investigation into safety protocols at the skydiving facility.
A 28-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad died in a skydiving accident in the United States just days after earning his parachuting licence, with authorities investigating whether a sudden gust of wind caused the fatal fall.
The deceased, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, was working as a software engineer at Fidelity Investments in Boston since April 2025.
The accident was reported around 4 p.m. on Sunday at Jumptown Skydiving in Orange, Massachusetts. According to a statement issued by local authorities, Teja fell from a height of about 30 feet after a sudden and unexpected gust of wind interfered with his parachute during landing. He was rushed to Athol Hospital, where he was later declared dead.
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