Skydiver killed in mid-air incident

By: Roger Harnack

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 337

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago


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RITZVILLE – One skydiver was killed and a second injured in a mid-air incident Sunday, May 24, during a group jump out of Skydive West Plains.

Randy Hubbs, 70, of Kennewick, died after colliding with parachutist Nicole Klein, 52, of Colville. Klein was injured and transported to an area hospital.

According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the two were part of a group jump with nine others.

Hubbs and Klein collided at about 1,000 …

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