In a tragic tandem skydiving accident in Devon, two individuals, 30-year-old Adam Harrison and 48-year-old Belinda Taylor, lost their lives. Emergency services responded to the incident at Dunkeswell aerodrome, where both were declared dead at the scene. Harrison was an experienced tandem skydive instructor. The police are conducting ongoing inquiries alongside British Skydiving and local safety authorities. Family members paid heartfelt tributes to the victims, with Taylor's son and partner expressing their deep sorrow and desire for answers. A British Skydiving investigation is underway to determine the incident's circumstances and improve safety measures.
The chief executive of British Skydiving, Robert Gibson, expressed his deepest condolences to the victims' families, friends and the skydiving community.
One of Taylor's son, Connor Bowles, paid tribute to a selfless woman who wanted only the best for others and especially her loved ones.
Taylor's partner, Scott Armstrong, wrote on social media: 'I want answers. Today, they took my world away. I miss you so much.'
Devon and Cornwall police named both on Monday after an earlier family tribute to Taylor. The force said: Enquiries remain ongoing by police.
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