Skydiver dies, second injured in midair collision near Ritzville

One skydiver died and another sustained injuries after the pair collided in midair during a descent at Skydive West Plains near Ritzville, Washington, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said. The scheduled group jump took place Sunday afternoon about 55 miles southwest of Spokane.

Eleven people participated in the jump. m. Deputies arrived to find one skydiver deceased and the second requiring further medical treatment.

Investigation details The collision occurred during the descent phase.

One skydiver reportedly became incapacitated and lost control of the parachute canopy, according to the sheriff's office. Witnesses saw the unresponsive skydiver drift outside the designated drop zone with head and arms down before disappearing behind a hill.

The sheriff's office stated that weather conditions were not considered a factor. The incident remains under investigation. ABC News has contacted Skydive West Plains for comment.