A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed officers were called to the scene at 12.13pm on Sunday, 5 July 2026. The woman was discovered in a nearby field and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service stated that crews were dispatched to a police-led incident at 12.30pm but declined to provide further details. Emergency service vehicles remain at the scene, with investigative efforts concentrated on a field adjacent to the airfield. According to Nottinghamshire Live, the area has been cordoned off as authorities conduct their inquiries.
Background on Langar Airfield and Skydive Langar
Langar Airfield, originally opened in 1942 as a base for the RAF 207 squadron during World War II, now hosts Skydive Langar. The centre, which began operations in 1977 from the historic control tower, claims to be the UK's busiest civilian skydiving facility. Skydive Langar reports that it conducts over 50,000 jumps annually, utilising a fleet of three turbine-powered aircraft: two Cessna Grand Caravans and one standard Cessna Caravan.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further information at this time. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
