Inquest opens into Dunkeswell Aerodrome deaths

Belinda Taylor and Adam Harrison both lost their lives when a tandem skydive went wrong.

Author: Chris TatePublished 25th Jun 2025
Last updated 25th Jun 2025

An inquest's heard two people died when their parachute failed to open during a tandem skydive at Dunkeswell Aerodrome.

Thirty year old Adam Harrison - a skydiving instructor from Dorset - and forty-eight year old Belinda Taylor suffered multiple injuries - when they crashed to the ground two weeks ago.

Inquests into their deaths opened today at the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Coroner’s Court. The inquest has been adjourned while investigations continue.

According to the coroner, the provisional cause of death is due to multiple injuries.