Fatal Wingsuit Accident Reported in Switzerland Alps.
A 47-year-old German man has died following a wingsuit accident during a jump in the Swiss Alps near Vättis in the canton of St Gallen.
According to St Gallen cantonal police, the incident occurred on Friday evening shortly after 17:00 in the Chüefad area at an altitude of around 2,080 metres. The man took off alongside another jumper, aged 37, but lost control shortly after launch and fell to his death.
Emergency services, including the Rega air rescue helicopter, were deployed to the scene and later recovered the man’s body. Authorities confirmed that the exact cause of the accident is still unknown.
The Alpine Brigade of the St Gallen cantonal police has launched an official investigation under the supervision of the Swiss Attorney General’s Office to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal incident.
This marks the second wingsuit-related death in Switzerland within the same week. On Thursday, a 29-year-old pilot also died during a wingsuit flight in central Valais, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with extreme aerial sports in mountainous terrain.
Wingsuit flying is an extreme sport that allows participants to glide through the air using a specially designed suit with fabric wings between the arms and legs. While it offers a controlled descent before parachute deployment, the activity carries significant risks, particularly in alpine environments with challenging terrain and weather conditions.
Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of safety measures and experience requirements for high-risk adventure sports in Switzerland.
