A tragic skydiving incident in Nottinghamshire has claimed the life of a 22-year-old woman. Nottinghamshire Police responded to the incident at Langar Airfield, now home to Skydive Langar, on Sunday afternoon. The woman was discovered in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, with no other injuries reported.
Authorities have notified the woman’s family and are providing them with support through specially trained officers. A report is being prepared for the coroner’s investigation.
Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield expressed condolences, calling the incident tragic, and mentioned ongoing collaborative efforts to determine the cause. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police referencing incident 306 of July 5.
Skydive Langar expressed deep sorrow over the incident involving an experienced skydiver, extending sympathy and support to the victim’s family and community. They are cooperating fully with law enforcement and requested privacy during this difficult time.
Emergency services were present at the scene, focusing on the field adjacent to the airfield. The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed their involvement in the police-led incident.
Langar Airfield, established in 1942 as an RAF base during World War II, is now home to Skydive Langar, the UK’s busiest civilian skydiving center. The facility conducts over 50,000 jumps annually using a fleet of three turbine-powered aircraft.
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