Tragedy struck once again at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, where a 49-year-old man was pronounced dead following a skydiving accident on Saturday, February 28. Emergency services were called to the airfield near Honiton shortly before 1 pm after concerns were raised about the welfare of the skydiver.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed their attendance at the scene and sadly confirmed the man’s death. Authorities informed that the deceased’s family has been notified. Scene guards remain in place as investigations continue, with relevant agencies conducting ongoing inquiries into the incident.
This unfortunate event marks another fatal occurrence at Dunkeswell Airfield, the same location where two people died during a tandem skydive on June 13, 2025. Adam Harrison, 30, a student and instructor from Bournemouth, and Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, Devon, lost their lives instantly after their parachutes failed to deploy.
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The earlier jump was organized by Skydive Buzz Ltd, which ceased trading in August following the incident. A new company, Skydive South West, formed by former staff of Skydive Buzz, has since resumed operations at the airfield.