British Skydiving, the regulatory body overseeing the safety of the sport, has launched a Board of Inquiry into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died in a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. The woman, described as an experienced skydiver, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to a field close to the airfield at 12:13 p.m. No one else was injured.
Regulatory Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for British Skydiving stated: "A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident and once completed a report will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the Civil Aviation Authority, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee and any other relevant authorities. The report will include the board's conclusions and will make any recommendations if appropriate."
Nottinghamshire Police have also opened an investigation. Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield 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."
Family Informed and Supported
The woman's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A file will be prepared for the coroner. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident 306 of July 5, 2026.
Skydive Langar Expresses Devastation
Skydive Langar, the centre operating from the former RAF base, expressed deep sorrow. In a statement, the centre said: "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."
Background on Langar Airfield and Skydive Langar
Langar Airfield, opened in 1942 as a base for RAF 207 Squadron during World War II, is now home to Skydive Langar, which opened in 1977 and operates from the historic control tower. The centre claims to be the UK's busiest civilian skydiving centre, conducting more than 50,000 jumps annually from a fleet of three turbine-powered aircraft: two Cessna Grand Caravans and one standard Cessna Caravan.
