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NTSB Accident and Incident Reporting Requirements

Understanding National Transportation Safety Board reporting obligations is a critical responsibility for anyone engaged in sport parachuting. Under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations...
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Supporting Safe Skydiving and Those Who Enjoy It

The United States Parachute Association is a not-for-profit voluntary membership organization of individuals and businesses who enjoy and facilitate the sport of skydiving.

Membership in USPA provides education that enhances safety, benefits that keep you secure, and services to keep you skydiving.

USPA is incorporated in New York and follows the by-laws contained in the USPA Governance Manual.

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