2 licensed skydivers die in California after their parachutes become entangled
The skydivers were experienced and licensed, and officials said there was no evidence of equipment failure as investigators reviewed the fatal collision.
- Two skydivers died on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, following a midair emergency near Skydive Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, Calif., authorities said.
- Riverside County Sheriff's deputies and the Riverside County Fire Department responded to the 20700 block of Cereal Street just before noon to reports of an air emergency.
- Paramedics treated the two people for major injuries before they were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where they were later pronounced dead, Lt. Deirdre Vickers, a sheriff's spokeswoman, said.
- Video footage from the area showed strong winds after the crash, but authorities have not confirmed whether weather conditions caused the accident, as investigations continue.
- The U.S. Parachute Association reported that members made an estimated 3.47 million jumps in 2025, with 16 fatalities, providing historical context for the rarity of such incidents.
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Skydivers Killed in Midair Collision Over Lake Elsinore Identified
Two female skydivers killed in a midair collision over Lake Elsinore were identified Saturday, while the skydiving company that handled the dive said the women had fully functioning equipment with no indication of mechanical failure. The accident was reported at about 11:45 a.m. Friday in the airspace over Skydive Elsinore, near the intersection of Corydon […]
Two skydivers killed in midair collision in California
CALIFORNIA — Two skydivers died after colliding in midair while attempting to land in Southern California on Friday, according to a media report.The skydivers, whose identities have not been released, collided at an altitude of approximately 45 meters (148 feet) in the Lake Elsinore area, causing their parachutes to become entangled, The New York Times reported.Both sustained serious injuries and were transported to a hospital, where they later …
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The Independent (US)Two skydivers die after midair collision in California
The incident occurred at Skydive Elsinore on Friday
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