Arizona, Skydive and FAA

FAA investigating Minnesota woman's skydiving death in Arizona
"The FAA investigations of skydiving accidents and incidents typically focus on inspecting the packing of the parachute and reserve parachute, and rules of flight for the pilot an
Skydive Arizona details third skydiver's death, says he was 'highly experienced'
Skydive Arizona released new information about the Feb. 16 death of a skydiver in Eloy. It says the "highly experienced skydiver" died from injuries he sustained when landing.
FAA, Arizona police investigating after multiple skydivers have fallen to their deaths
Authorities are investigating multiple skydiving incidents that have left three dead in the last two months after complications while descending.
'Experienced' Skydiver Dies in Arizona, the 3rd Fatality from Same Company Within a Month
A skydiver has died during a descent in Arizona, authorities said, marking the fourth parachuting fatality connected to the company within the last month.
FAA investigates Arizona facility where Minnesota woman died while skydiving
In January, a 55-year-old Ann Wick who grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota died after complications with her parachute at Skydive Arizona. A GoFundMe set up by Wick’s brother has raised over $12,000 to support her children.
Man dies while skydiving in Eloy, deputies say; 2nd incident in one month
A tense situation unfolded for a crew landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport on Tuesday morning when a Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a private jet that was crossing the same runway. Captain Ron Nielsen shares tips and tricks for getting through any anxiety or fear while flying.
‘Very experienced’ skydiver is third to die at Arizona facility in weeks, cops say
A third person has died at a skydiving facility in Arizona in a matter of weeks, deputies said. The latest incident involves a 47-year-old man who died at about 2 p.m. Feb. 16 near Skydive Arizona, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said in a Feb. 25 email to McClatchy News.
Third skydiving death in 2 months in the same area, FAA investigating
FAA was working with authorities in Arizona to investigate three skydiving deaths near the same location all happening within a two month period.
Skydive Facility Rocked by 3 Deaths in Less Than a Month
Three skydivers have died in less than one month at the same facility in Arizona, officials said. The most recent death involved a 47-year-old “experienced skydiver” who had jumped near Skydive Arizona in Eloy on Feb 16,
Skydiver dies after attempting 'advanced' landing maneuver, marks third death in 2025
Witnesses said the unidentified skydiver had attempted tens of thousands of jumps in his lifetime, according to a release ...
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Another skydiving fatality reported in south-central Arizona
PHOENIX – For the third time in recent weeks, a person reportedly died while skydiving in south-central Arizona. In the ...
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Third skydiver dies after taking off from Skydive Arizona in Eloy
Investigators say three skydivers have died in the span of two months after taking off from Skydive Arizona in Eloy. The deadly incidents happened on Jan. 24, Feb. 1 and Feb. 16. PINAL COUNTY ...
Skydiving deaths rise in Arizona, but national data shows sport is getting safer
Data from the U.S. Parachute Association shows that skydiving fatalities are increasingly rare, even as the activity grows in popularity nationwide.
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Skydive Spot Sees 3 Deaths in 24 Days
Three skydivers who set out from the same facility in Arizona have died within 24 days—a shocking rate considering there were ...
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AM roundup: Border security operation, another Eloy skydiving death, Diana Taurasi retires
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Wednesday, Feb. 25.