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Skydiver Jumps Again After Tragedy | Kansas City News
A skydiving community reels after a tragic plane crash near Butler, Missouri, that killed twelve people—including ten friends of witness Lacy Reynolds, who jumped again just hours later to honor their bond. For her, skydiving is about intense focus and family, not fear; waiting too long might mean giving up the sport entirely. While skydiving is statistically safe—with just 16 fatalities in 3.5 million jumps—the NTSB’s five-year-old safety recommendations remain unenforced. Officials investigate the crash, with a preliminary report due next month, but Reynolds stays grounded in memories…
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