Sydney: A skydiving instructor and his passenger died Sunday after falling from a plane before a tandem jump (a type of skydiving where a student skydiver is connected to an instructor via a harness) in Australia.
As per details, both died in the accident at Goulburn after the aircraft began experiencing difficulty.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Goulburn following reports an aircraft carrying two skydivers was in difficulty.
“Two parachutists fell from the aircraft and landed near the runway of the airport. They were located unresponsive and unable to be revived,” said police.
Scott Marshall associated with Adrenaline Skydive Goulburn stated that it was a horrible day for all those impacted by the tragedy.
“Sadly, a tandem master and passenger lost their lives. My heart goes out to their families,” he said.
However, the incident will be investigated by police and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
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