Gregory Coates Obituary, Death: Colorado man, 36, dies in skydiving incident near Vance Brand Airport
The victim has been identified as Gregory Coates, according to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office
A Colorado man died after his parachutes failed to deploy while he was skydiving, authorities said.
The Boulder County Coroner’s Office has identified 36-year-old Gregory Coates as the victim involved in the incident near Vance Brand Airport in Longmont on Saturday.
The victim, who lived in a mountain community near the Denver Metro area, was skydiving with Mile-Hi Skydiving Center south of the airport when he died, according to Longmont Public Safety.
Coates “was wearing a wing suit at the time of his death,” authorities added.
“Early information indicated that it appeared his primary and/or reserve chute were not deployed before striking the ground,” Longmont Public Safety spokesperson Robin Ericson told PEOPLE in a statement.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Federal Aviation Administration is assisting, per authorities.
An FAA spokesperson said the agency will investigate “the packing of the main and reserve parachutes, and the rules of flight for the pilot and aircraft,” but will not determine the cause of the crash, according to NBC News.
On its website, Mile-Hi Skydiving Center says it “always strives to provide the safest and best skydiving experiences for everyone who visits our business.” The site also claims that the company “provides the very best in aircraft, skydiving equipment, instructors and customer service.”
In the wake of this Gregory Coates Obituary Death, we extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this heart-wrenching loss. As they grapple with the indescribable pain of bidding farewell to their loved ones, we share in their sorrow and stand in solidarity during this time of profound grief.
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