Female Skydiver Taking Photos of Colleagues Hit by Propeller...Eventually Dies

American Woman in Her 30s Skydiver
Raising Funeral Funds on GoFundMe

A female skydiver in her 30s in the United States died after being pulled into an aircraft propeller while taking certification photos of her colleagues on the runway.

On the 29th, The Guardian and other foreign media reported on Amanda Gallagher (37, female), who had an accident on the runway at Wichita Airport in Kansas on the 26th (local time). She suffered fatal injuries and was rushed to the hospital but ultimately passed away. At the time of the accident, she was taking photos of fellow skydivers.

On the 26th (local time), a woman in her 30s, a skydiver, was sucked into an aircraft propeller and died on the runway of Wichita Airport in Kansas, USA.
[Photo by Facebook capture]

Local authorities are investigating the exact cause of death. A spokesperson for the aviation side expressed condolences, saying, "We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the young woman who died in this tragic accident involving an aircraft propeller."

Upon hearing the news of Amanda's accident, colleagues and friends who had connections with her expressed their condolences. An acquaintance, who said they were as close as sisters, recalled on social media, "Amanda was a kind, adventurous, and creative person."

Currently, a fundraising campaign to support Amanda's funeral expenses is underway on the online fundraising site GoFundMe. The target amount of $12,000 (approximately 16.6 million KRW) has already been greatly exceeded.

Be Cautious of Propellers Not Only on Aircraft but Also on Boats

Fatal accidents caused by propellers also occur on boats. Last year, Adrienne Vonne, the head of the U.S. branch of Bloomsbury Publishing, famous for the novel series "Harry Potter," died in a boat accident off the southern coast of Italy.

Vonne, who fell into the sea after a motorboat carrying her family collided with a 45-meter-long large sailing ship, suffered fatal injuries after being pulled into the boat's propeller and was transported to the hospital but passed away.