Suspicion Averted: No Clues Point to Equipment Failure in Skydive Tragedy

A coroner’s inquiry into the passing of a female believed to have intentionally leaped She was informed that there is 'no indication of gear malfunction' after her fatal jump from the air.

Jade Damarell, 32, passed away following a crash into agricultural land near Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, on April 27.

It was reported that the marketing manager had accomplished over 400 leaps, and law enforcement verified they were not considering her demise to be suspicious at the time.

Shortly after her passing, a companion remarked: “This was not simply an accidental jump from the skies—we think she made a deliberate choice to end her own life, which is truly heartbreaking.”

Jade’s parents, Liz and Andrew, similarly encouraged those who are 'having difficulties' to 'reach out' as they honored their daughter.

They said: ‘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.

'Some stars shine so brightly that they exhaust their time too swiftly – yet their glow never genuinely vanishes.'

During a short preliminary hearing at an inquest held in Crook, County Durham, coroner’s officer Alexis Blighe informed the court that Jade was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and resided in Caerphilly, Wales.

Ms Blighe stated: "I comprehend the situation as follows: Ms Damarell participated in a parachuting event on April 27."

A post-mortem examination at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, carried out by Dr James Henry, found that she died as a result of ‘blunt trauma’.

Ms Blighe said her body was identified by Bryn Chaffe who was chief instructor at the skydiving firm she used.

Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield queried Ms Blighe, “Is there any cause to believe the equipment might have failed?”

Ms Blighe responded: "Absolutely no reason."

Earlier reports indicated that Ms Damarell was an exceptionally skilled skydiver with extensive experience.

After her passing, Sky-High Skydiving stated: “We regretfully acknowledge a sorrowful event occurred involving a cherished part of our community.”

Mr Chipperfield postponed the complete inquest until August 21.

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