Harrogate man dies in skydiving tragedy
Sheriff's officials at Coconino County in Arizona said Christopher Swales, 55, had gone into free fall during a tandem skydive while approaching the landing area at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
The authorities believe the pair hit the ground in what is referred to as a 'hard landing.'
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Hide AdMr Swales, who ran a joinery company, was found unconscious and was taken to hospital but later died.The instructor survived the fall with a broken leg.
The crash is now being investigated. The sheriff's office issued a statement saying "there are no indications that the incident is criminal in nature."
The incident happened the day before Mr Swales was to celebrate his 56th birthday.