MEDIA RELEASE                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:                                                October 28, 2024

AGENCY:                                          SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                       WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                   (316) 660-3900

CONTACT:                                        Lt. Eric Slay

 

 

Sedgwick County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a public accident at 7015 S 143rd St. S. (Air Capital Drop Zone), that occurred on October 26th at approximately 2:40 PM. Amanda Gallagher of Wichita (37-year-old female), made contact with a grounded and stationary, but still running plane, and received critical injuries.

 

Gallagher was transported to Wesley Medical Center via Sedgwick County EMS. She was later pronounced deceased due to injuries sustained.

 

The FAA and NTSB have been notified of the accident.

      

 

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