Shocking Video Shows Fiery Jump Plane Collision

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, November 05, 2013 at 11:45 PM ET

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Two airplanes carrying skydivers collided in a fiery incident over Superior, Wisconsin, while preparing for a synchronized jump.
Miraculously, all nine skydivers and both pilots survived the collision, with skydivers deploying parachutes and one pilot landing a damaged plane while the other used an emergency parachute.
The collision, which occurred at 12,000 feet, is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB, with initial reports suggesting visibility issues contributed to the accident.

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It looks like something out of a movie as dramatic video captures the moment when two airplanes packed with skydivers collide in a fireball over Superior, Wisconsin.

It happened this past weekend as a Cessna 185 and 182 prepared for a synchronized parachute jump. Immediately after the collision, the 182’s wing ripped away and it began plummeting out of control as a gasoline-fueled fire erupts.