Aerodyne Research LLC has confirmed it is aware of the fatal incident that took place on 6 April 2026 involving an Icon Harness-Container System at the GoSkydive Headcorn drop zone in the United Kingdom. The company extended its deepest condolences to all those affected.

In its official manufacturer statement, Aerodyne emphasised that the investigation remains active and that no conclusions have been reached regarding either the equipment involved or the precise circumstances that led to the tragedy.

"Although preliminary information has been made available, the investigation remains ongoing, and no conclusions have been reached about the equipment or the circumstances of the incident." — Aerodyne Team

The Florida-based manufacturer has confirmed it is in direct communication with British Skydiving and is actively supporting the regulatory body's investigation. Aerodyne stated it will continue to monitor the situation closely as new findings emerge.

The Icon container system, offered in 13 sizes, has been in continuous service for more than 20 years across sport, student, and military skydiving operations worldwide. Aerodyne noted that the system continues to meet all applicable certification requirements, including FAA TSO-C23d.

Regarding the temporary grounding, Aerodyne directed all enquiries to British Skydiving as the responsible authority overseeing the measure. For clarity, this grounding has been issued by British Skydiving in its capacity as the national governing body and does not represent a grounding by Aerodyne Research.

This article is based solely on the official manufacturer statement issued by Aerodyne Research, LLC on 13 April 2026. The investigation is ongoing.

Download official statement (PDF)