Man who died in Dunkeswell skydive was 'highly experienced'
BBC World
March 1, 2026
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A highly experienced skydiver tragically lost his life during a wingsuit jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon. Emergency services were summoned to the scene on Saturday after the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered a fatal incident while using his personal parachute equipment with a friend.
The skydiving company, Skydive South West, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, confirming that British Skydiving had been informed and an investigation was underway. This marks the latest in a series of incidents at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, including the previous fatal accident involving Adam Harrison and Belinda Taylor in June
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Originally published on BBC World on 3/1/2026