Tragedy as experienced skydiver dies during jump in Devon

2 Mar 2026 • 3:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • An experienced 49-year-old skydiver tragically died after a jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Honiton, Devon, on Saturday.
  • Skydive South West confirmed the man was a licensed skydiver and wingsuit coach with over 10,000 jumps, using his personal equipment.
  • Emergency services were called around 1pm, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, with his family informed.
  • Investigations into the circumstances of the accident have been launched by British Skydiving.
  • The incident follows two other fatal skydiving accidents at the same aerodrome in June last year.

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