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Virginia Tech spring game delayed after parachuter gets trapped on Lane Stadium scoreboard
TL;DR
Virginia Tech's spring football game was delayed after a parachuter carrying the American flag got trapped on the scoreboard. The parachuter was safely rescued, but the game was postponed indefinitely due to the incident.
Key points
- Parachuter got trapped on Lane Stadium scoreboard
- Game delayed indefinitely due to rescue operation
- Parachuter was carrying the American flag
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Lane Stadium
American flagBlacksburg, VirginiaVirginia Tech
The pregame festivities did not go as planned ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring football game on Saturday.
A parachuter carrying the American flag into Lane Stadium was unable to land on the field and instead got caught on a scoreboard above the stands. As the parachute was caught on top of the scoreboard, the parachuter was dangling in front of the video board. Take a look at the frightening scene; the parachuter thankfully appeared to be OK.
He’s ok but omg!!! A parachutist just crashed into the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech football game. pic.twitter.com/wHV3tejwiH
— Kristin Thorne (@KristinThorne) April 18, 2026
The pre-game parachute jumper hit the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech Spring Game. The game has been delayed indefinitely. The officials have walked off the field. pic.twitter.com/sXL08OccvX
— Mitch Carr (@mitchcarrtv) April 18, 2026
As you can imagine, that was not an easy rescue to attempt. The game, originally scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, was delayed as the Virginia Tech fire department needed to get a crane to extricate the parachuter from the parachute and safely get the person down. Winds have been approximately 15 MPH on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Harrowing moment before #Hokies’ spring game as a skydiver gets stuck on the video board. He appears OK, and crane has emerged to rescue. pic.twitter.com/T9r3KHsPZf
— David Teel (@ByDavidTeel) April 18, 2026
They’ve got him in the bucket. #Hokies
Q&A
What happened during the Virginia Tech spring football game?
A parachuter carrying the American flag got caught on the scoreboard, leading to a delay in the game.
Why was the Virginia Tech spring game delayed?
The game was delayed because the parachuter needed to be rescued from the scoreboard, requiring a crane for extraction.
Was the parachuter injured during the incident at Lane Stadium?
No, the parachuter appeared to be okay despite the frightening situation.
