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Air Capital Skydiving Plane Crash

After a normal climb to 11,000 feet AGL, 5 jumpers exited the 206 for an uneventful skydive. During the descent Nick heard a backfire and noticed extremely erratic readings on the manifold pressure guage. The engine quit and Nick prepared for a "dead stick" landing. He had plenty of altitude and was expecting to make the field.

As Nick prepared to land, an unidentified aircraft crossed directly in front of the 206 forcing Nick to vector away to avoid a mid-air collision. Nick attempted to make radio contact with this aircraft and again set up for a landing. The unidentified aircraft then made an S-turn and crossed Nick's path again. Nick called out on his radio and informed the aircraft he was dead stick and requested clear air-space.

The resulting delays from the intruding aircraft resulted in insufficient altitude to make the runway. The plane landed in an area just north of the airfield "heavily populated with trees" Causing severe damage to the aircraft.

I want to take this opportunity to thank God for keeping Nick safe. And to thank Nick for sacrificing his aircraft to make room in the hangar for the Caravan.

See You Soon At: Air Capital Skydiving Center Wichita, Kansas (316)776-1700

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