A 22-year-old woman d!3d after a parachute jump went horribly wrong. Her b0:dy was later found in a field – a shocking sight for the locals
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Woman, 22, dies in tragic skydiving accident after body found in farmer’s field
A YOUNG woman has died in a tragic skydiving accident after a body was discovered in a farmer’s field.
Emergency services raced to Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire after being called at 12.13pm on Sunday about an experienced thrillseeker getting into difficulties mid-flight.
A 22-year-old woman has died in a skydiving tragedyCredit: SWNS
Nottinghamshire Police say it was a ‘tragic accident’Credit: SWNS
The woman, aged 22, was found unresponsive in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.
No one else was hurt in the accident.
Detective Inspector 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.”
The woman was taking part in a dive at the Skydive Langar centre.
They paid tribute to the woman in a touching statement which read: “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 skydivers 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.”
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service confirmed they attended the police-led incident for a short time.
A spokesperson for the service 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.”
Anyone with additional information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting incident 306 of 5 July 2026.
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