Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Wingsuit Flyer Liam Byrne Dies in Swiss Alps Crash
A wingsuit flyer named Liam Byrne passed away during a jump in the Swiss Alps.
He was known as a skilled athlete, who used a special suit to glide through the air.
During a jump from a mountain, he crashed into a rock face.
His family shared that he was someone who lived life to the fullest and found joy in the sport.
The police are looking into what caused the accident.
Liam Byrne, a British wingsuit flyer, died in a crash in the Swiss Alps.
The accident occurred on Saturday, June 21, during a jump from Gitschen mountain.
Byrne reportedly deviated from his course and crashed into a rocky outcrop.
Byrne was a celebrated athlete, skydiving instructor, and wingsuit coach.
Swiss authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
- Who
- Liam Byrne, a British wingsuit flyer.
- What
- Liam Byrne died in a wingsuit accident.
- When
- Saturday, June 21
- Where
- Gitschen mountain near Lake Lucerne in the Swiss Alps.
- Why
- The reason for the crash is under investigation.
- Victim
- Liam Byrne
- Nationality
- British
- Age
- 24
- Location of Crash
- Swiss Alps
- Cause of Death
- Wingsuit accident
- Known as
- Skydiving instructor, wingsuit coach, and BASE jumper