Overview
- Devon and Cornwall Police identified the deceased as Chas McNeil, 49, from Poole, who was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency calls just before 1pm on Saturday.
- Skydive South West said McNeil was an experienced licensed skydiver and wingsuit coach with more than 10,000 jumps, completing a wingsuit jump with a friend using his personal parachute equipment.
- British Skydiving confirmed a fatal incident at Dunkeswell and said a Board of Inquiry will be convened to examine the circumstances.
- Enquiries are ongoing by police, British Skydiving and the East Devon District Council Environmental Health and Safety Office.
- McNeil’s family issued a brief tribute and requested privacy, and the operator urged the public to avoid speculation to prevent misinformation.