Overview

• Jade Damarell, a 32-year-old marketing manager and veteran skydiver with over 400 jumps, fell to her death on April 27 after not deploying her parachute.
• Coroner’s officer Alexis Blighe told the court there was “no reason at all” to suspect any equipment failure during Damarell’s final jump.
• SkyHigh Skydiving and Durham Constabulary have said all indications point to an intentional act rather than an accident.
• Friends and investigators noted that Damarell ended her eight-month relationship with fellow skydiver Ben Goodfellow the night before and left a note referencing her intentions.
• The full inquest has been adjourned until August 21 to allow investigators to review witness statements and examine the note linked to her breakup.