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ASRS 2048750

ACN 2048750 · 2023-10 · Medium Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng

Flight crew on approach was vectored through an area of parachute activity.

Parachutist / Aircraft Conflicts Initial ApproachPart 91

Pilot narrative

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

2000 ft. altitude. Vectors for visual approach by DAB approach control over DED (Deland, FL). Given long downwind vector for Runway 7L, then given turn to the north about a half mile east of DED. We flew above, beside, and under at least 5 jumpers with canopies open. We were approximately 150- 300 feet from the group that surrounded us as we flew through. We mentioned to the controlling controller (not cleared for approach). He stated they jump there all the time. Suggestion: Don’t vector us near known jump areas.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Conflict
  • Inflight Event / Encounter

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Human Factors
Primary Problem
Human Factors

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