Event Brief
70-year-old skydiver killed in mid-air collision
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Randy Hubbs died after colliding with another skydiver at about 1,000 feet.
WHO: Randy Hubbs and Nicole Klein; Adams County Sheriff’s Office; Skydive West Plains
WHAT: A mid-air collision occurred between two licensed skydivers during a group jump.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM ET
WHERE: Adams County, Washington
WHY: The collision between the two skydivers caused Hubbs to become incapacitated and lose control of his parachute canopy.
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