A 'experienced' skydiver died at an aerodrome while performing a wingsuit jump alongside a friend, according to the site's operator. The club, which is affiliated with British Skydiving, alerted the police and the governing body, with an investigation into the incident now taking place. A Skydive Southwest spokesperson said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that an experienced licensed skydiver and wingsuit coach with over 10,000 jumps, tragically lost their life whilst carrying out a Wingsuit jump with a friend, using his personal parachute. 'The club, as required by all clubs affiliated to the governing body British Skydiving, followed set procedures by contacting the police and British Skydiving so they could carry out their independent investigation as to the cause of the accident. Our staff continue to assist British Skydiving and police providing all the information they require.

Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2026 19:38 UTC