Experienced Skydiver Dead After Midair Collision — Witnesses Watched Him Go Limp

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• Veteran skydiver with over 800 jumps dies after midair collision during group jump in Washington state
• Multiple witnesses watched as victim became unresponsive following impact, losing control of parachute
• Authorities confirm weather not a factor as investigation continues into tragic incident

A seasoned skydiver died Sunday following a midair collision with another jumper during a scheduled group jump in Washington state, authorities confirmed Monday.

The tragic incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Colville, northeast of Spokane, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

Randy Hubbs, an experienced jumper from the Kennewick area with more than 800 jumps under his belt, collided with Nicole Klein of Colville, who had completed approximately 900 jumps. Both skydivers were using personally owned equipment.

Staff members on the ground watched in horror as the collision unfolded during what was supposed to be a routine jump involving 11 participants.

“Authorities are investigating a fatal skydiving incident that occurred at West Plains Skydiving involving two jumpers during a scheduled group jump,” the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.

According to investigators, multiple witnesses observed Hubbs from approximately 500 feet above ground level immediately following the collision. Preliminary findings indicate he became unresponsive after the impact, with witnesses reporting his head and arms went limp.

“Following the collision, Randy Hubbs reportedly became incapacitated and was no longer in control of his parachute canopy,” authorities stated.

Hubbs then drifted north, away from the designated drop zone, before disappearing beyond a hill to the northeast. Deputies later responded to reports of a medical emergency involving two injured skydivers in the 2000 block of E. Schoessler Road.

Klein sustained injuries requiring additional medical treatment at a facility.

Officials confirmed weather conditions do not appear to have contributed to the tragic accident. West Plains Skydiving confirmed both jumpers were highly experienced professionals operating their own equipment.

“We offer our deepest condolences to those impacted by this incident,” the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said.

Hubbs was later released into the care of the Adams County Coroner’s Office. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine exactly what went wrong during the jump.

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