August 20, 2025|
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|4 months agoAmerican Wingsuit Jumper Dies in Eiger Accident
Fatal accident near Grindelwald claims life of 58-year-old athlete after collision during descent from helicopter jump.
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- A 58-year-old American wingsuit jumper died in an accident near Grindelwald, Switzerland
- The jump was initiated from a helicopter near the Eiger summit
- The jumper was part of a group of four people
- The accident occurred when the jumper collided with trees west of Schüssellouwinegraben
By The Numbers
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Number of jumpers in group
58
Age of victim
They Said
"For reasons that remain unclear, the 58-year-old collided with trees west of the Schüssellouwinegraben and fell to the ground"
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Fatal Wingsuit Accident
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Emergency Response
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Investigation Status
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