British SAS soldier killed in parachute accident in South Africa

‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chris’s family and friends during this difficult period.’

Former SAS sergeant Matt Hellyer wrote: ‘A paratrooper and pilgrim, fly high brother, see you at the [final rendezvous].’

Sgt Good had completed 5,500 jumps after joining the Parachute Regiment aged just 17.

He revealed last month he was using a new type of harness allowing hi, tp fly further and faster.

He wrote: ‘As always, a change or development can bring risk!

‘The challenge for this year, I have moved on to a new harness for distance and speed.

‘It’s the first chance I have had to put this over the water.

‘It’s just learning how that changes everything that we have been doing for the last eight, nine years in a conventional harness.’

Sgt Good had been sponsored under the Army’s Talented Athlete Support Scheme.

The SAS Association wrote to their members: ‘We are sad to report the death of Christopher Good on 25th September 2024 whilst participating in the World Canopy Piloting Championships in Pretoria.

‘He came to 22 SAS from 3 Para, passing SAS selection in 2004.

‘He Served in 2 Troops A Squadron and also with  E Squadron (22 SAS).’

The International Skydiving Commission said: ‘What an immense loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’s family and friends during this difficult time.’