CALDWELL, Idaho — The Caldwell Police Department (CPD) responded to a skydiving accident at the Caldwell Airport Monday afternoon.
The incident involved a tandem jump at Sky Down, according to CPD Lt. Damon Rice.
The two people jumped from the plane and deployed the parachute without any issues.
The experienced skydiver made a sharp turn during the descent, and the parachute lost air and collapsed.
One man died on the scene. The Canyon County Coroner's Office identified the man as 22-year-old Talon Robin from Meridian.
CPD Lt. Rice said the other skydiver sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.
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