A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:13 p.m., where the woman was discovered in a nearby field. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that no other individuals were injured. The family of the deceased has been notified, and specially trained officers are providing support. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
The investigation is centered on a field located across the road from the airfield. Several police vehicles, including two vans from crime scene investigation units, were observed near the airfield on a path off Harby Road on Sunday afternoon. Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service also attended, assisting police with the incident.
Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield of Nottinghamshire Police described the event as a "tragic incident" and stated that authorities are working with partners to determine the circumstances. "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," Mayfield added.
Langar Airfield, a former Royal Air Force station, now houses Skydive Langar, a civilian skydiving center. Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with further information to contact them by calling 101 and quoting incident number 306 of July 5, 2026.
Skydive Langar has been contacted for comment. This incident occurred on Sunday, July 5, 2026.