Gilbert Man dies after parachute in Elo, authorities say – 12news.com kpnx

Eloy, Ariz. “A man is dead after police claim that his parachute has not unfolded while jumping in Elo.

This comes a week after a woman died after a parachute incident in Elo.

ELOI police responded in the area of ​​the roads Hannah and Tweid after reports of a parachutist who is experiencing “difficult landing”. When the officers reached the area, they found 46-year-old Sean Bowen of Gilbert. Bowen died of injuries he received during his landing, police said.

Police said Bowen jumped around 11:40 on February 1, using a Winglesuit type apparatus. During the free fall, his parachute does not unfold, which led to a fatal impact, police said.

It is not currently known why Bowen’s parachute has not unfolded.

Police said Boyen’s wife had been informed of his death.

“We are expanding our deepest condolences to her, as well as his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,” the ELOY police office said in a news message.

The medical examination of Plan County will autopsy later this week. An investigation into the incident is being conducted and the police said that each with information was encouraged to contact Detective Edmonds of the ELO Police Department of 520-466-7324, ext. O, reference to case number 2025000741.

The Federal Aviation Administration will also investigate the incident, including the packaging of the basic and spare parachutes and the pilot and aircraft flight rules.

“If the FAA does not find evidence of a regulatory violation, this will postpone a more incurring investigation into the accident of local law enforcement authorities,” a FAA statement said. “FAA does not determine the cause.”

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