Second victim of skydiving incident in Devon identified as instructor

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"Second Victim of Devon Skydiving Incident Identified as Instructor Adam Harrison"

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A tragic incident occurred during a tandem skydiving event in Devon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a skydiving instructor named Adam Harrison, aged 30, from Bournemouth. Emergency services responded to the Dunkeswell aerodrome in the Blackdown Hills on a Friday afternoon after receiving reports concerning the welfare of the two skydivers. Both Harrison and a 48-year-old woman identified as Belinda Taylor from Totnes were confirmed dead at the scene. The Devon and Cornwall police have initiated an investigation, which is being conducted in collaboration with British Skydiving and the environmental health and safety office of East Devon district council. The police have encouraged anyone with pertinent information to come forward to assist in the ongoing inquiries.

Belinda Taylor's family has expressed their profound grief following her death, with her son, Connor Bowles, describing her as a selfless woman dedicated to her family and loved ones. He emphasized her nurturing nature, noting that she was a mother to three adult sons and a teenage daughter, as well as a grandmother to two young children. Taylor's partner, Scott Armstrong, took to social media to express his sorrow and desire for answers regarding the incident, highlighting the significant impact she had on his life and their children. Robert Gibson, the chief executive of British Skydiving, extended his condolences to the bereaved families and the broader skydiving community, announcing that a board of inquiry will be launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The findings from this inquiry will be reported to relevant authorities, including the coroner and the Civil Aviation Authority, to ensure that necessary safety measures are assessed and implemented moving forward.

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A second person who died in atandem skydiving incident in Devonhas been identified as Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth.

Emergency services were called to the area around Dunkeswell aerodrome in the Blackdown Hills on Friday after concerns for the welfare of two people.

Harrison, who was a tandem skydive instructor, and Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, were confirmed dead at the scene.

Devon and Cornwall police named both on Monday afteran earlier family tribute to Taylor. The force said: “Enquiries remain ongoing by police, British Skydiving and East Devon district council’s environmental health and safety office.

One of Taylor’s sons, Connor Bowles, paid tribute to a “selfless woman who wanted only the best for others”. She was a mother of three adult boys and a teenage girl, and a grandmother to two young children.

He said: “She was a selfless woman who wanted only the best for others and especially her loved ones. She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life.”

Taylor’s partner, Scott Armstrong, wrote on social media: “I want answers. Today, they took my world away.

“I miss you so much, you were my best friend, thank you for everything you [have] done for me. From making my children feel at home to putting up with my mess.”

The chief executive of British Skydiving, Robert Gibson, expressed his deepest condolences to the victims’ families, friends and the skydiving community. A British Skydiving board of inquiry would investigate, he said:

“Once complete, a report – setting out the board’s conclusions and any recommendations – will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA [Civil Aviation Authority], the British Skydiving safety and training committee and any other relevant authorities.”

Devon and Cornwall police said anyone with information that may assist should call 101 or report via its website quoting 50250150193.

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Source: The Guardian