A Naples man died while skydiving over weekend in Chester County, South Carolina.
The coroner told WINK News they determined 20-year-old Justin Swaggerty died from the fall and his chute did deploy.
Media in the Carolinas report Swaggerty missed the landing target and hit the propeller of a plane on the ground.
Swaggerty died while jumping with Skydive Carolina, a popular destination in the area. It’s closed until further notice and is helping authorities with the investigation.
Swaggerty’s mom sent us a statement Monday afternoon.
“Justin was a caring son that was always happy,” Laura Swaggerty said. “He always dreamed of being a pilot, and that is why he was in North Carolina for flight school. In his spare time, Justin loved to cook, fish and help animals. He was all-around a good person. He will be missed.”
Correction: An early version of this story incorrectly stated Swaggerty’s parachute did not deploy. Swaggerty’s parachute did deploy.