Skydiver killed after midair collision with another jumper
A skydiver was killed and another injured after a midair collision during a team jump in Washington state. Randy Hubbs and Nicole Klein collided at approximately 1,000 feet, resulting in Hubbs becoming unresponsive and drifting away. The incident is under investigation, and the skydiving community is mourning the loss of Hubbs, who had over 800 jumps to his name.
- ▪Randy Hubbs and Nicole Klein were part of an 11-person jump in Ritzville, Washington.
- ▪The collision occurred at around 1,000 feet when neither jumper was aware of the other's position.
- ▪Hubbs was found dead at the scene, while Klein sustained injuries requiring medical treatment.
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U.S. newsSkydiver killed after midair collision with another jumperRandy Hubbs and Nicole Klein collided at around 1,000 feet during a team jump in Washington state, before Hubbs was seen unresponsive and drifting away from the landing site, officials said.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 5:35 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithOne skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a team jump in Washington state, officials said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Experienced parachutists Randy Hubbs and Nicole Klein were part of an 11-person jump on Sunday in Ritzville, some 180 miles east of Seattle, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement…
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