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Skydiver who died after jumping 10,000ft from plane suffered 'no equipment failure'

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Published 08:28 26 May 2025 GMT+1

Skydiver who died after jumping 10,000ft from plane suffered 'no equipment failure'

Tributes have been pouring in online for 32-year-old Jade Damarell

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

An inquest into the passing of a 32-year-old skydiver has detailed there being 'no reason' to 'suspect equipment failure'.

On April 27, Jade Damarell was involved in a 'parachute incident' after crashing onto farmland in Shotton Colliery in County Durham, UK.

The 32-year-old is reported by The Telegraph as having completed over 400 jumps.

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Durham Constabulary noted it would not be treating the death as suspicious.

And on May 22, an inquest opening hearing took place into her passing.

Jade Damarell passed away at the age of 32 (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)
Jade Damarell passed away at the age of 32 (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)

The post-mortem examination - which took place at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle - found Jade passed away as a result of 'blunt trauma'.

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When asked by coroner Jeremy Chipperfield if there was any reason to 'suspect equipment failure' had led to Jade's passing, coroner's officer Alexis Blighe said: "No reason at all."

And tributes have since flooded in for Jade - who was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong and lived in Caerphilly, South Wales.

Jade's parents Andrew and Elizabeth Samuel confirmed her passing, telling reporters, as quoted by the Telegraph: "It is with immense sadness that we share the loss of our beloved daughter, Jade. A brilliant, beautiful, brave and truly extraordinary person.

Damarell was an experienced skydiver (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)
Damarell was an experienced skydiver (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)

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"A bright, adventurous, free spirit, she lived with immense energy, passion, and love, and touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness. Professionally, Jade was exceptionally talented and admired for her creativity and dedication in marketing.

"Personally, Jade had recently begun training for her pilot’s licence and as a keen Skydiver, Jade found freedom and purpose. Skydiving and its fantastic community meant so much to Jade and we're incredibly comforted by how admired, respected and deeply loved she was.

"We miss her beyond words but Jade's love, brilliance, courage and light will live on in our family and among all those who knew and loved her."

The family extended their 'heartfelt thanks' to the emergency services and local first responders alongside the skydiving community'.

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The skydiving community has spoken out in support (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)
The skydiving community has spoken out in support (Facebook/ Jade Damarell)

Their statement resolved: "Your care and compassion means more to us than we can express[...] Please respect our family’s privacy as we come to terms with this devastating loss."

Sky-High Skydiving said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm a tragic incident took place involving a valued member of our community."

A spokesperson added: "This heartbreaking news has deeply affected all who knew her, and our thoughts are with her family and friends as they face this unimaginable loss. At this incredibly difficult time, we ask for privacy and compassion for those grieving."

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The brief opening hearing was adjourned until a full inquest is set to be begin - currently reported as taking place on August 21.

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact GrieveWell on (734) 975-0238, or email [email protected].

Featured Image Credit: Facebook

Topics: World News, UK News

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

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