Skydiver dies after incident near Nottinghamshire airfield

A tragic incident near Nottinghamshire airfield has resulted in the death of a 22-year-old skydiver. Police confirmed the fatality after emergency services were called to Langar airfield, a former Royal Air Force base, on Sunday afternoon.

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We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal incident occurred at our centre today involving an experienced skydiver.

Paramedics found the woman in a nearby field, where she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The Nottinghamshire police spokesperson stated that the woman's family has been informed and will receive support from specially trained officers. No other individuals were reported injured during the event.

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The entire team at Skydive Langar is devastated by this tragic loss. Our immediate thoughts, deepest condolences, and full support are with the skydiver’s family, friends, and everyone within our close knit community who has been affected at this incredibly difficult time.

Skydive Langar, the center operating at the site, released a statement expressing profound sadness. "The entire team at Skydive Langar is devastated by this tragic loss," the statement read. They extended their deepest condolences to the skydiver's family and friends and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation. The center requested privacy during this difficult time.

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This was a tragic incident and we are working with partners to understand what happened.

Police are preparing a file for the Nottinghamshire coroner, who is expected to open and adjourn an inquest in due course. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service also assisted police at the scene. Langar airfield, operational since 1942, is home to Skydive Langar, which is noted as the busiest civilian skydiving center in the UK, conducting over 50,000 jumps annually.

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As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman’s family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident.