Event Brief
Skydiver dies after mid-air collision during team jump
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
Summary: A skydiver died and another person was injured after two jumpers collided mid-air during a group jump in Washington state.
WHO: Adams County Sheriff’s Office and West Plains Skydiving
WHAT: Two skydivers collided mid-air during a scheduled group jump; one became incapacitated and died.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: West Plains Skydiving, Washington state
WHY: A mid-air collision occurred during descent during a scheduled group jump.
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