Authorities are still investigating to determine an exact cause, but said in a press release that there were "complications" during the dive.
Amazon’s MK30 drones had been delivering packages in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Ariz. after the company won FAA approval in October.
The two flights, United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070 came too close to each other while arriving at the airport.
The planes, carrying more than 350 people, experienced "a loss of required separation" while preparing to land at the same Phoenix airport, the FAA said.
Police responded to the skydiving center, where the 55-year-old Minnesota woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Amazon halts drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, citing possible safety concerns with its MK30 drone software.
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Authorities are still investigating to determine an exact cause, but said in a press release that there were "complications" during the dive.
Authorities say 55-year-old Ann Wick, of Minnesota, experienced complications during her descent at Skydive Arizona in Eloy on January 24th. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Wick’s Facebook page, she was living in Stillwater, Minnesota and was a frequent skydiver.
A 55-year-old woman from Minnesota died after a skydiving accident in Eloy, Arizona Friday. The woman, identified as Ann Wick, experienced "complications" during descent, and died at the scene. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation.
The e-commerce industry continues to surprise with its ongoing transformations, particularly in the area of logistics. Recently, Amazon temporarily suspended its commercial drone delivery operations in Texas and Arizona after two of its latest MK30 models crashed at a testing facility during light rain.