A 22-year-old woman died after falling from the sky during a skydiving accident at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. Her body was discovered in a field adjacent to the airfield.
Paramedics were called to the scene at 12:10 PM on July 5, 2026. The woman, who was participating in a charity skydive, was pronounced dead at the scene. All other charity skydives were cancelled for the day, and people were evacuated from the area.
Investigation Underway
A file will be prepared for the coroner as investigations continue. Nottinghamshire Police are leading the inquiry. DI 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.'
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service also attended the incident briefly. A spokesperson said: '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.'
Statement from Skydive Langar
A Skydive Langar spokesman expressed deep sadness: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal incident occurred at our centre today involving an experienced skydiver. 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. We are working in full cooperation with the police, and all relevant authorities to support this process. We kindly ask for respect and privacy for the family, our staff and the wider skydiving community as we navigate this profound loss.'
The woman's family are being supported by specialist officers. The incident has shocked the local community and the skydiving world.
