Mum-of-four named as victim in skydiving tragedy
She was one of two people who died at the airfield
Mother-of-four Belinda Taylor has been named as one of the victims in a skydiving tragedy in which two people died in the West Country.
She was taking part tandem jump was part of the skydiving programme from Skydive Buzz, a company that carries out regular skydiving activities at the Dunkerswell Airfield, near Honiton, in Devon.
Tributes and messages of condolence have poured in for the people who died in the skydiving incident on Friday, June 13.
Authorities are investigating the cause. Devon and Cornwall Police put up a cordon at the airfield as forensics experts were called in.
Connor Bowles, Belinda's eldest son, spoke to DevonLive on behalf of his siblings, and said: "On Friday, June 13, our family lost our mum Belinda Taylor.
"She was a mother of four children, three adult boys and one teenage girl, and a grandmother to two young children.
"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.
"We as a family would like to ask for peace and privacy during this time whilst we grieve our loss and remember our mum as we should do.
"We would finally like to thank the police and investigators for the help they have already provided and the support that has been offered by them."
Emergency services were called to the location, near Honiton, on Friday, following concerns for the welfare of two people, Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement.
Police went on to say: "It was reported that they were skydivers. They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed.
"Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies. If anyone has information which may assist us, please call 101 or report via our website quoting 50250150193."
Taking to social media, many locals and some who had been at the airfield at the time of the incident posted tributes and heartfelt condolences.
The partner of one of the skydivers wrote: "I want answers. Today, they took my world away."
He added: "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.
"I'm so lost without you. There's just so much that I don't have the words to express it. I feel so lost I don't know where home is without you."
Another comment said: "My heart goes out to the family and friends at this heart-breaking time. My heart also goes out to the colleagues at the Skydive Buzz I know this is also a hugely difficult time for you all aswell.
"I hope everyone involved gets the professional support they need and have family and friends around to lean on in this difficult time. I am so so sorry for your losses."
A third comment read: "I'm so sorry to hear this news. I've enjoyed a lot of time up at Dunkeswell watching the skydivers. Sending my condolences to everyone involved."
While a fourth wrote: "This is so sad. My heart goes out to everyone that witnessed this and of course the families.
"Most of my family have done a sky dive and not in a million years did I ever think it could have ended like this."
In a statement issued to British Skydiving members, Chief executive Robert Gibson wrote: "Today, Friday 13 June 2025, British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives. Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.
"A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident. Once complete, a report - setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations - will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety and Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities.
"No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time."
Skydive Buzz has been approached for comment.