A young woman, aged 22, has tragically lost her life in a skydiving incident at Nottinghamshire. The Nottinghamshire Police responded to the call at Langar Airfield, the current location of Skydive Langar, on Sunday afternoon. The woman was discovered in a field nearby and was pronounced dead at the scene. Fortunately, there were no other injuries reported.
The family of the deceased has been notified and will receive support from trained officers. Investigations are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield expressed sorrow over the incident and highlighted the collaborative efforts to determine the circumstances. The focus remains on supporting the affected family and individuals amidst this tragedy.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to contact them through the provided incident reference number.
Skydive Langar released a statement expressing deep sadness over the loss of the experienced skydiver in the incident. They extended heartfelt condolences and support to the victim’s family, friends, and the community affected by the incident.
The organization assured full cooperation with law enforcement and requested privacy during this difficult time.
Earlier reports by Nottinghamshire Live mentioned the presence of emergency services at the scene, focusing on a field adjacent to the airfield for investigations.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed their involvement in the incident, which was led by the police, without disclosing further details.
Established in 1942 as an RAF base during World War II, Langar Airfield now hosts Skydive Langar, a popular skydiving center operational since 1977. The facility boasts being the busiest civilian skydiving center in the UK, conducting over 50,000 jumps annually using a fleet of three turbine-powered aircraft.
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