3 weeks ago
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This is absolutely unimaginable…
Amanda Gallagher was having an average day snapping some pictures of her fellow skydivers at Wichita Cook Airfield in Kansas last week. While trying to find the best angles for the photos, the 37-year-old sadly backed up a little too far — right into one of the airplane’s propellers. She was rushed to the hospital… but it was too late. She passed away from the critical injuries she suffered. Gut-wrenching.
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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the average airplane propeller spins at around 2,500 and 3,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Even if she was hit just once, that’s a fatal blow.
A spokesperson for the airfield released a statement about the incident, saying:
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young lady who died yesterday after a tragic accident with an airplane propeller on Cook Airfield. I wasn’t there when it happened, so I will not speculate on what could have or should have happened differently.”
Amanda’s death is being treated as an accident, according to multiple reports, but is still under investigation. Meanwhile, her grieving family set up a GoFundMe to cover final expenses. Her loved ones wrote in the description:
“Amanda Gallagher was kind, adventurous, creative and beautiful inside and out. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. On October 26th, Amanda passed away in a very sad accident, doing what she loved, skydiving and taking pictures! As her family processes through this tragic accident, they could use your help covering the funeral expenses. Please consider helping them out and also keeping them all in your prayers.”
If you’d like to donate to their campaign, you can click HERE.
Such a tragedy. Our hearts go out to Amanda’s family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.
[Image via Amanda Gallagher/Facebook]
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