Skydiver Dies After Incident Near Nottinghamshire Airfield

A 22-year-old skydiver died after a parachuting incident near Langar airfield in Nottinghamshire on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 12:13 PM and discovered the woman in a field adjacent to the airfield. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Langar airfield is a former Royal Air Force (RAF) base and currently hosts a civilian skydiving center. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the fatality and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and further details regarding the cause of the incident are pending the outcome of the investigation. The airfield is a popular location for skydiving activities, attracting enthusiasts from across the region.