A woman has died following a ‘skydiving incident’ at an airfield in Nottinghamshire. 

Emergency services were called to Langar Airfield in Nottingham at 12.13pm on Sunday, where a 22-year-old woman was found in a nearby field. 

The woman, who has not yet been named, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Nottinghamshire Police said the woman’s family has been informed of her death and specially trained officers will offer support.

The force confirmed there were no other injuries and a file will now be prepared for the Coroner. 

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service were also in attendance, and said in a statement it was called to an incident at Langar Airfield at 12.30pm to ‘assist police’. 

Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened.

‘As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman’s family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident.’

The force has asked anyone with additional information about what happened to call to call 101 quoting incident 306 of 5 July 2026. 

A 22-year-old woman has died following a ‘skydiving incident’ in Nottinghamshire