Skydiver Mitchell Deakin has survived an 11,000-foot fall after his chutes did not open.

Mitchell, 24, was with an instructor over the Nevada desert when the main and emergency chute failed.

Mitchell, from Lytham St Annes hit the ground at 45 mph.

Both he and his instructor were taken to hospital in Las Vagas.

Mitchell fractured his pelvis, broke ribs, perforated a lung and damaged a kidney.

Instructor, Jiron Arcos Ponce, 54, is in a critical condition.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

Mitchell’s partner, Isabel Clacher, has set up a fundraising site to pay for treatment.

She posted to the GoFundMe page:

“As some of you will already know, Mitch was involved in a skydiving accident in Las Vegas.

“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.

“He is also having liquid drained from his lung and is unable to stand/walk at the moment.

“As well as this, this has been extremely traumatic for him and his family and friends, as he is so far away from home.

“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.”

Mr Deakin’s mother Janine Deakin added: “He is really positive, being looked after by an excellent hospital team and is truly grateful for all your kindness, messages, chats and calls.

“He has lots of fabulous friends and a wonderful family that are supportive and just want him recovering at home.”