Skydiver Tragically Killed After a Midair Collision with Another Jumper During Group Jump in Washington

A skydiver died Sunday after a reported midair collision with another jumper during a scheduled group jump in Washington state, authorities said Monday, as reported by Fox News.

The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. near Colville, in northeast Washington, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the incident occurred at West Plains Skydiving during a scheduled group jump involving multiple participants.

The skydiver who died was identified as Randy Hubbs, of the Kennewick area in southeastern Washington. The second skydiver was identified as Nicole Klein, of the Colville area.

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Authorities said Klein sustained injuries that required additional treatment at a medical facility.

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“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.

“On scene, Deputies learned of a mid-air collision resulting in one of the skydivers becoming deceased and the second sustaining injuries requiring additional treatment at a medical facility,” the office added.

Officials said the collision happened during a scheduled group jump with multiple participants. Several staff members reportedly watched the incident unfold as Hubbs appeared to become unresponsive during his descent.

According to authorities, staff members observed and tracked Hubbs from about 500 feet above ground level after the collision.

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Among the 11 individuals scheduled to participate in the jump operation, multiple staff members were able to observe and track Hubbs as the incident unfolded, officials reported.

Preliminary findings indicated that Hubbs became unresponsive after colliding with Klein. Witnesses reported that his head and arms appeared to go limp following the impact.

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

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Hubbs then drifted north and away from the designated drop zone before disappearing beyond a hill to the northeast, officials said.

Adams County Dispatch later received reports of a medical emergency in the 2000 block of E. Schoessler Road involving two injured skydivers. Deputies responded to the scene and investigated the incident.

Hubbs was later released into the care of the Adams County Coroner’s Office.

Officials said weather conditions do not appear to have been a contributing factor in the incident.

West Plains Skydiving told local media that both jumpers were experienced and used personally owned equipment. The company said Hubbs had completed more than 800 jumps, while Klein had completed about 900.

The incident was reported by Fox News on May 26, 2026, in an article by Bonny Chu. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.

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

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