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Skydive Tauranga has issued a statement following the death of a skydiver at Tauranga Airport on Saturday.
"Skydive Tauranga is saddened by the accident that occurred on Saturday where an experienced, single sports skydiver passed away," says Skydive Tauranga director and co-owner Donnie Banez.
"He was completing a solo jump, and after a normal free fall and safe parachute opening, the sports skydiver suffered injuries upon landing.
"All information has been passed on to the appropriate authorities."
Police reported the man died on his way to hospital, after skydiving near Kittyhawk Way, Mount Maunganui on Saturday morning.
The Civil Aviation Authority is sending two investigators to Tauranga on Monday to determine what happened.
WorkSafe is also investigating, the police and Coroner are making enquiries too.
"He is a valued member of our skydiving family, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," says Donnie."We have organised on-going support for our team, and a private karakia was held to honour his memory."
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