Skydiver killed after midair collision, 14,000-foot fall

[TomSea]

Skydiver killed after midair collision, 14,000-foot fall

Authorities in South Carolina said Sunday that a Florida-based skydiver collided with another skydiver over the weekend before falling 14,000 feet to his death.

The body of Bond Springer, 32, of Boca Raton, was found Sunday morning in a wooded area near Skydive Carolina in Chester.

Investigators say Springer and another experienced skydiver were doing advanced wing suit maneuvers Saturday night during the final day of CarolinaFest, an event featuring specialized jump teams, when they collided in midair. The other skydiver deployed his main parachute and landed with a broken leg. Springer was not able to land safely.

It was not immediately clear whether Springer was able to open his parachute. Skydive Carolina officials said they didn't believe any of the equipment malfunctioned.

More At: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/06/06/skydiver-killed-after-midair-collision-14000-foot-fall.html

[Wingnut]

It's not the fall that kills you.....

[geronl]

those wing suits are pretty awesome

but you still have to be real careful