One skydiver killed and one injured after midair collision in Washington state
A tragic midair collision during a skydiving jump in Washington state resulted in one skydiver being killed and another injured. Randy Hubbs died at the scene, while Nicole Klein was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred during a scheduled group jump at West Plains Skydiving.
- ▪Randy Hubbs was killed and Nicole Klein was injured in a midair collision during a skydiving jump.
- ▪The incident occurred at West Plains Skydiving during a scheduled group jump.
- ▪Preliminary findings indicate that the two skydivers collided during their descent.
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- ▪ Skydiver killed after midair collision with another jumper — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state — New York Post
- ▪ Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state — Fox News
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Randy Hubbs, at left. Photograph: FacebookView image in fullscreenRandy Hubbs, at left. Photograph: FacebookWashington stateOne skydiver killed and one injured after midair collision in Washington stateRandy Hubbs died and Nicole Klein was injured after the two collided during a group jump at West Plains SkydivingAnna BettsWed 27 May 2026 09.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA skydiver was killed and another injured after the two collided midair during a group jump in Washington state, authorities said this week.The Adams county sheriff’s office said in a statement on Monday that authorities were called Sunday evening regarding reports that “two skydivers were needing medical attention”.“On scene, deputies learned of a midair collision resulting in one of the skydivers becoming…
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