Authorities are investigating reports of a possible skydiver spotted near the flight path of aircraft approaching Los Angeles International Airport. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the pilot of a Gulfstream business jet reported seeing what appeared to be a skydiver crossing above the aircraft during its final approach to LAX. According to communications with the control tower, the pilot described the individual as wearing a wing suit and flying at an altitude of approximately 4,000 feet. Shortly afterward, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Southern California approach control facility issued an alert about a reported skydiver in the area west of the 605 Freeway and north of the 105 Freeway around 2:30 p.m. The sighting prompted a response from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which dispatched a helicopter to search the area. Despite an extensive aerial search, deputies were unable to locate anyone matching the description. Other pilots in the vicinity were also notified as a precaution.
