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Two die in horror skydiving tragedy as probe launched into incident
Their families have been informed and a prove has been launched into the incident by the British Sky Diving Board of Inquiry.
Two skydivers have died following a "tragic accident" reportedly involving a tandem jump on June 13.
Emergency services were called to Dunkeswell Airfield, near Honiton, in Devon on Friday afternoon where the incident took place.
Sadly two people were confirmed dead at the scene. Their families have been informed and a prove has been launched into the incident by the British Sky Diving Board of Inquiry, reports Devon Live.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said today: "Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday 13 June following concerns for the welfare of two people.
"It was reported that they were skydivers. They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed."
"Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies. If anyone has information which may assist us, please call 101 or report via our website quoting 50250150193."
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In a statement issued to British Skydiving members, Chief executive Robert Gibson wrote: "Today, Friday 13 June 2025, British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives.
"Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.
"A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident. Once complete, a report - setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations - will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities.
"No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time."
DevonLive has reached out to Skydive Buzz which operates out of the airfield for comment.
