ASRS 1968481
ACN 1968481 · 2023-01 · Small Aircraft, High Wing, 1 Eng, Fixed Gear
GA pilot reported an NMAC with a skydiver in the vicinity of Pleasants Peak, California while on approach to SNA airport.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
While enroute to SNA, experienced near miss during descent around 6,000 ft. MSL near pleasant peak from a skydiver wearing a wingsuit. The skydiver was above and slightly to the right and was diving straight towards our aircraft. Upon realizing that the skydiver was descending right towards us, I maneuvered the aircraft to the left to create more space horizontally. The skydiver passed within 50 feet of us at the same altitude past our right wing head on.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Conflict
- Inflight Event / Encounter
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Human Factors
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