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Wed, Oct 05, 2005

Pilot Charged In Skydiver's Death

William Buchmann Accused Of Manslaughter

The pilot of an aircraft that collided with a skydiver has been charged in connection with the incident. William Buchmann now faces a manslaughter charge.

As Aero-News reported in April, Buchmann's DHC-6 Twin Otter collided with skydiver Albert "Gus" Wing III over Deland, FL, as both were descending over the city's airport.

Wing's legs were severed below the knees. Although he was able to deploy his parachute, he later died.

Wednesday, Buchmann was charged by the Florida State Attorney's office in Deland with manslaughter -- a second-degree felony -- as well as with carelessly operating an aircraft, a third-degree felony.

There was no immediate comment from either Buchmann, Wing's family or Skydive Deland, the company which operated the aircraft.

FMI: www.coj.net/Departments/State+Attorneys+Office+/

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