Minnesota woman dies following skydiving accident in Eloy
ELOY, Ariz. - A 55-year-old woman died following a parachuting accident in Eloy on Friday, Jan. 24.
What we know:
According to a post on Facebook by the Eloy Police Department, complications during the descent of a skydive led to a distress call around 4:00 p.m.
When paramedics arrived, lifesaving measures were started, but the parachutist was pronounced dead at the scene.
She was later identified as Ann Wick from Minnesota. Based on her Facebook page, Wick was an experienced skydiver with ample experience.
The incident is under investigation by the FAA.
Similarities to 2024 incident
Why you should care:
A similar incident happened in Jan. 2024 when a 73-year-old man died in a skydiving incident.
Police said "unexpected complications arose," which led to a hard landing and the death of 73-year-old Terry Gardner.
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We are waiting to find out what kind of aircraft was used to initiate the skydive and whether Wick jumped with a partner.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Stay with FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest.