Female Skydivers Killed in Horrific Mid Air Collision Just Feet Above Ground

Two experienced female skydivers who traveled to Southern California for a record-setting event were killed in a freak midair collision after their parachutes became tangled just 150 feet above the ground.

The deadly accident unfolded shortly before noon Friday, November 6, near Skydive Elsinore in Riverside County, where the women were participating in an organized skydiving event. What began as an apparently routine jump ended in tragedy just moments before they were supposed to land.

According to Skydive Elsinore, both women were licensed, experienced skydivers whose parachutes had opened normally. Witnesses reported nothing unusual during their initial freefall, but disaster struck as they approached the landing area.

The women collided approximately 150 feet above the ground, causing their parachutes to become entangled. Both suffered devastating injuries when they hit the ground.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene near Cereal Street around 11:47 a.m. and found the two skydivers receiving medical attention. They were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but neither survived.

Adding to the tragedy, the women had traveled from out of town to participate in an event connected to the California Women’s Upright Record team, which was preparing for a record-setting formation jump.

The specialized skydiving discipline involves participants maintaining an upright position rather than the traditional belly-to-earth orientation. The event brought together skilled jumpers hoping to achieve a remarkable feat in the sport.

Skydive Elsinore was hosting the gathering but was not responsible for organizing it, a spokesperson said.

Investigators have not determined what caused the women to collide. The skydiving facility said there was no indication that either parachute malfunctioned, raising questions about what went wrong during the final seconds of their descent.

Authorities have not released the victims’ identities pending notification of their families.

In a statement, Skydive Elsinore expressed its condolences to the women’s families, friends and fellow skydivers, saying the entire community was grieving the devastating loss.

The tragedy highlights the dangers that remain even for highly experienced skydivers. According to the United States Parachute Association, 16 people died in civilian skydiving accidents nationwide in 2025, out of an estimated 3.47 million jumps.

The circumstances surrounding Friday’s deadly collision remain under investigation.