Sharm el Sheikh – The skydiving community in Sharm el Sheikh is devastated by the sudden passing of Andrey Slepnev, a beloved skydiving cameraman, on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. Andrey’s passion for capturing the exhilarating beauty of skydiving in flight tragically ended in a fatal accident.
The incident occurred during an angled jump organized by a renowned professional, involving highly skilled participants. While executing the planned break-off, a tragic high-speed collision took place, leading to the loss of Andrey’s life. Despite Andrey’s skill and experience, he couldn’t avoid the collision as he slightly lagged behind the group.
Skydiving involves controlled descents from great heights using parachutes, harnessing gravity’s force. It includes a free-fall phase before parachute deployment, allowing participants to reach terminal velocity.
Cargo parachuting can involve immediate parachute descents in the Earth’s lower atmosphere or delayed descents after hypersonic entry from space, as seen in planetary atmospheres.
Details regarding Andrey Slepnev’s obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced by his family at a later date.
In tribute to Andrey’s memory, the skydiving community plans a memorial jump in his honor. Close friends and fellow enthusiasts will gather tomorrow to pay tribute to Andrey’s passion, talent, and contribution to the sport. His absence leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him.
“Andrey, you’ve been an integral part of our skydiving family. Your dedication, talent, kindness, and humanity touched everyone you met. Fly free, Andrey. You’ll forever be remembered,” said a close friend and fellow skydiver, reflecting on the loss.
