A BRITISH man miraculously survived a 11,000ft fall when both his parachutes failed and he crashed down to Earth.
Mitchell Deakin, 24, jumped in tandem with an instructor over the when the gear terrifyingly malfunctioned.
Mitchell Deakin, 24, from Lancashire, miraculously survived a 11,000ft fall to Earth after both his parachutes failed
He was critically injured, with a perforated lung and numerous fractures
Incredibly, Mitchell and his instructor Jiron Arcos Ponce, 54, both survived the dizzying plummet – though were critically injured.
The young Brit was on his “dream” US and booked a jump from Jean Airport, Clark County, .
But when Ponce tried to deploy the parachute shortly after the pair leapt, it failed to open.
He threw up the emergency chute, but that also failed.
This sent the duo spinning out of control and crashing down into the ground at 35mph to 45mph, Metropolitan Police Department reported.
Mitch suffered severe injuries including a fractured pelvis, broken ribs, a perforated lung and a damaged kidney.
He has recovered well and celebrated his 25th birthday on Tuesday with his mum, Janine Deakin, by his side.
Ponce reportedly remains in a critical condition.
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident.
Mitch’s partner, Isabel Clacher, has meanwhile launched a GoFundMe appeal to help cover the medical expenses – with over £16,000 raised so far.
Isabel, a professional dancer, said: “As some of you will already know, Mitch was involved in a sky diving accident in Las Vegas on 17th September 2025.
“This accident has left Mitch with extreme injuries including a fractured pelvis, broken ribs, pneumothorax (perforated lung) and a kidney laceration.
“Mitch has now had surgery in America where they have put metal plates in his pelvis, so it will not collapse in on itself.”
She also revealed that Mitch had been fitted with a chest drain to remove fluid from his lung, and had been unable to stand or walk for a time.
Her appeal continued: “As well as this, this has been extremely traumatic for him and his family and friends, as he is so far away from home.
Mitch speaking to his mum, Janine
A view of the area where Mitch and his instructor crashed down
“We all want him back in the UK safe, where he can be looked after by us all.
“The donations made will go towards the rest of his recovery time in America paying for any necessary medical bills, transportation and accommodation, as we do not know how long it will be until he can fly home.
“Mitch has told us that if there are any donations left over, he would like to donate them to a charity of his choice.
“We cannot thank you enough already for all the support through your kind words and messages.”
An update from Mitch’s mum, Janine, on September 25, said: “The chest drain was removed yesterday so another step in the right direction.
“The physio got him up and walking with a frame, he can’t weight bare on his right leg. So this was a bit tricky but he did it.”
Despite the ordeal, Janine said Deakin remained “really positive” and thanked the hospital team and close friends and family for the continued support.
