Skydiving fatality in Kent, United Kingdom, 6 April 2026

SFL-2026-005 · Cause: Under review

Unconfirmed Facts as reported in the sources below. This is not an official investigation.

Incident

Date
06.04.2026
Country
United Kingdom
Drop zone
Headcorn (GoSkydive)
Place
Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent
Context
Sport / fun jump

Jumper

Gender
Male

Cause

Category
Under review

What happened

Solo sport jumper (not a tandem). A witness said the parachute did not appear to open; he was found in fields near the aerodrome after a search. Police are treating the death as unexplained.

Sources

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