A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire, prompting an investigation by police and other emergency services.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, with officers confirming the woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being found in a nearby field. Authorities have informed her family and are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Emergency Services Respond to Langar Airfield
Nottinghamshire Police said emergency crews were called to Langar Airfield at approximately 12:13 p.m. on Sunday following reports of a skydiving-related incident.
When responders arrived, they located the woman in a field close to the airfield. Despite emergency efforts, she was declared dead at the scene. Police confirmed that no other injuries were reported.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the location after being called shortly after 12:30 p.m. to assist police with the response.
Investigation Underway Into Fatal Incident
Investigators remained at the site throughout Sunday afternoon as forensic examinations continued.
Multiple crime scene investigation vehicles, including specialist vans, were seen near a path off Harby Road opposite the airfield, where officers established a cordon while inquiries were carried out.
Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield of Nottinghamshire Police described the incident as a tragedy.
She said investigators are working alongside partner agencies to determine exactly what happened and extended condolences to the victim’s family and everyone affected by the incident.
Family Receiving Specialist Support
Police confirmed that the woman’s next of kin have been notified and are receiving assistance from specially trained family liaison officers.
Authorities also said a file will be prepared for the Coroner as part of the formal investigation into the death.
Langar Airfield’s Skydiving Operations
Langar Airfield, located near the village of Langar, was originally opened as a Royal Air Force station in 1942 during the Second World War.
Today, the site operates as a civilian aviation facility and is home to Skydive Langar, one of the United Kingdom’s best-known skydiving centres, based in the former RAF control tower.
Police Appeal for Information
Nottinghamshire Police have appealed for anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant details have been asked to contact the force by calling 101 and quoting incident number 306 of 5 July 2026.
Skydive Langar has been approached for comment regarding the incident.
