Gilbert man identified as a person who died after a parachute incident in Eloi, 2nd death in 8 days – Kvoa Tucson News

Eloy, Ariz. (Kvoa) – We get our first look at Gilbert’s husband, for whom Elo’s police claim

The ELO Police Department confirms a photo of the victim, 46-year-old Sean Bowen.

Bowen’s LinkedIn Page says his job was like a deputy chief employee of Microsoft’s information security.

“Honestly, it’s just really surprising. We see Skydivers almost every day when we’re out for our walks,” says Rachel Woodell, a resident of Eloy who lives near Skydive Arizona.

Police say the accident occurred at Skydive Arizona near Hannah and Tweedy Roads sometime before lunch on Saturday.

Preliminary information from the ELO police suggests that Bowen jumped using a wing type and during the free decline for unknown reasons his parachute did not unfold.

“We are in communication with the Federal Aviation Administration. Our investigators will transfer the parachute and any equipment they will need to check,” said Captain Ryan Jerome of the ELOI Police Department.

After sending them via email, Skydive Arizona provided News 4 Tucson more information on February 1, 2025, they accidentally said Bowen “makes his first jump of the day, flies solo and uses his own and supported equipment.”

They continue to say:

“The Skydister landed from the designated landing area, about one mile. The first respondents arrived immediately and declared it deceased at the scene. At that time the cause of the accident remained unknown and was in the process and we were expanding our heartfelt condolences to his family And friends during this difficult time.

Skydive Arizona fully cooperates with local authorities as they investigate this incident and remains committed to supporting the parachute community and maintains the highest safety standards. As one of the most active parachuting operations in the world, Skydive Arizona fits more than 120,000 jumps a year, welcoming Skydivers from around the world. “

“For me, I think they should be more confident in Elo’s airport equipment and maybe use their equipment. To be on a safe side,” suggested an anonymous Elo.

Elo’s residents are shocked when they hear about Bowen’s death, given that this is Skydiver’s second death in Skydive Arizona within eight days.

“It’s sad to hear,” said the unnamed Elo’s resident.

The other death included this woman, Anne Wick and Minnesota a woman of her 50s.

She died on January 24, 2025. At Skydive Arizona of what her brother tells her was the failure of the equipment, he told the News 4 Tucson at NBC branch in Minneapolis, Kare 11 that her chute was entangled.

“The fact that there were two accidents, so soon it is somehow stunning,” Woodell said.

News 4 Tucson turned to FAA, who said he could not comment on the two deaths as they were continuing investigations.