USA: Telugu Student Dies In Skydiving Accident

Article by Kumar Published on: 8:31 pm, 14 July 2026

In the last few months, countless Telugu origin individuals lost their lives in abroad due to string of tragic incidents like mishaps and health complications. The distressing phase is not coming to an end as more similar cases are being reported frequently from the past few days.

In another heart-wrenching incident, a 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, tragically lost his life following a skydiving accident at a facility in Orange, Massachusetts, on Sunday, July 12. He is currently pursuing his higher education in USA. He was an alumnus of ICFAI University in Hyderabad before moving to the United States to build his life and career.

The accident unfolded around 4:00 PM at the Jumptown Skydiving center. Local emergency services responded quickly to provide immediate assistance, but Mani Chandra’s serious injuries proved fatal. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

As per initial reports, the accident happened during the victim’s final landing sequence. An unexpected, sudden gust of wind reportedly interfered with his parachute canopy when he was roughly 30 feet in the air, causing him to fall directly to the ground. The impact was so severe that he succumbed to injuries on spot.

The tragic incident is being actively investigated by the Massachusetts State Police alongside the Orange Police Department. The news came as a big shock to Telugu community.