A 22-year-old woman has tragically died following a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 12:13pm on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after reports of an incident involving a skydiver.
Discovery and Response
The woman was found in a neighbouring field and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been notified and is being supported by specially trained officers. No other casualties were reported. A file is being compiled for the coroner.
Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield of Nottinghamshire Police said: "This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened. 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."
Investigation and Assistance
Police are liaising with partner agencies to determine the full circumstances. A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews from Bingham Fire Station were called to assist at approximately 12:30pm. The spokesperson stated: "Bingham Fire Station were called to an incident at Langar Airfield at 12.30pm to assist police. We remain on scene however looks like we will be leaving shortly."
The airfield remained the centre of emergency operations for several hours as enquiries progressed. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident 306 of July 5, 2026.
