Open verdict on skydiver's death

A coroner today recorded an open verdict in the inquest of British skydiver Stephen Hilder, who plunged 13,000ft to his death.

A coroner today recorded an open verdict in the inquest of British skydiver Stephen Hilder, who plunged 13,000ft to his death.

The 20-year-old fell to his death at Hibaldstow Airfield, North Lincolnshire, in July 2003 after both his main and reserve parachutes had been sabotaged.

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