2 licensed skydivers die after midair collision in California
Updated on: November 7, 2026 / 6:39 PM EST / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Two skydivers, Levi Pimentel (29) and Georgia Jean (56), died after a midair collision.
- The accident occurred at Skydive Elsinore during an organized skydiving event.
- The skydivers collided approximately 150 feet above the ground while preparing to land.
- Their parachutes became entangled, leading to critical injuries upon impact with the ground.
- Skydive Elsinore stated there was no evidence of equipment malfunction.