‘Highly-experienced’ skydiver, 32, who died after jumping from 10,000ft ‘left suicide note’ before she leapt from plane

A PARACHUTIST who died after jumping from 10,000ft is believed to have left a suicide note.

Jade Damarell, 32, who had successfully completed more than 400 jumps, died instantly when she hit the ground without her chute opening.

Skydiver exiting a plane.
Jade Damarell is thought to have left a suicide noteCredit: Jade Damarell / Facebook
Skydiver Jade Damarell at her landing site.
Parachutist Jade had successfully completed more than 400 jumpsCredit: WNS
Jade Damarell and her husband James with their dog.
Jade married solicitor James Damarell in 2019, but the couple were thought to have splitCredit: Pixel8000

As friends and colleagues paid tribute to the “beautiful” marketing manager, her skydiving club said it appeared to be “a deliberate act”.

A local farm worker named Nigel Wreford, aged 56, mentioned that he has been informed by several individuals that Jade, the woman involved in the incident, seemed to have a clear intention as she had apparently left a note indicating her suicidal intentions.

A parachutist who was deeply affected by the experience of jumping with Jade during her fatal fall last Sunday sought refuge at Mr. Wreford’s residence, which is in close proximity to Sky-High Skydiving near Peterlee, Co Durham.

Mr Wreford added: “My wife was here when it happened and spoke to a parachutist who was coming out of the field.

“You can’t imagine how traumatic it must have been.

“She said he was in a hell of a state. He was very incoherent. It’s horrible. I can’t stop thinking about the girl and her family.”

Jade studied marketing at university in Leeds before marrying solicitor James Damarell in 2019.

They lived in Yorkshire but were thought to have separated.

At the end of last year she moved into rented digs used by enthusiasts from the Peterlee centre.

A friend of Jade’s said: “This wasn’t an accident. We believe she intended to take her life, sadly.

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“She chose not to open her parachute and she landed on her back.”

In an official statement, the skydiving club expressed profound sorrow as they confirmed the occurrence of a tragic incident involving a respected member of their community.

“All indications from the police and British Skydiving are that this was a deliberate act taken to end her own life.”

Jade had previously persuaded her mum to complete a jump at the Peterlee centre, despite her fear of heights.

Liz Samuel, of Caerphilly, South Wales, posted pictures online and wrote: “Such a bucket-list moment.

“Firstly watching my beautiful daughter Jade free-fly solo right before me, like a ninja.

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“Just wow . . . over a minute in freefall from 15,500ft, at around 120mph. Considering my fear of heights I still can’t quite believe I did it!

“This experience makes me even more proud of Jade’s amazing free-fly skills.”

It is the third fatal incident at the base in recent years.

Last April videographer Sam Cornwell, 46, of Hampshire, landed on a roof at a nearby industrial estate after failing to complete a safe landing.

Pamela Gower, 49, from Hebburn, South Tyneside, also died during a charity skydive there in 2016.

Tributes poured in for Jade, with Chris Brown posting a snap of them in a plane together. He said: “Forever in my heart.”

Danni Willis, who worked at the centre, added: “Such a beautiful girl inside and out.”

Durham Police said Jade was pronounced dead at the scene last Sunday morning.

It was not being treated as suspicious and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.

Governing body British Skydiving said it would investigate to help the coroner.      

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