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Man who died in skydive was 'highly experienced'

Man who died in skydive was 'highly experienced'

Summary

A 49-year-old experienced skydiver died during a jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, UK. The man had completed 10,000 jumps and was using his own parachute equipment. A full investigation will be carried out by British Skydiving and other authorities.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, UK.
  • The man who died was 49 years old and had completed 10,000 skydives.
  • He was using his personal parachute equipment during a wingsuit jump with a friend.
  • British Skydiving will lead an investigation to understand what happened.
  • The investigation's conclusions and recommendations will go to multiple authorities, including the police and coroner.
  • The incident occurred less than a year after two other skydiving fatalities at the same location.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed they informed the man's family about his death.

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