Sky diver Baumgartner perishes during glider leap - Notorious adventurer, Hausserkleiner Baumgartner, meets untimely end during a daring skydive
Felix Baumgartner, the renowned Austrian extreme athlete who made history with his record-breaking stratospheric jump in 2012, has tragically passed away in a paragliding accident on the Adriatic coast of Italy.
On July 16, 2025, during a flight along the Italian coast, Baumgartner, aged 56, crashed into the edge of a swimming pool in Porto Sant'Elpidio. The exact cause of the crash remains unclear, with conflicting reports from Italian media about the circumstances leading to the accident.
Baumgartner was a seasoned skydiver and a passionate advocate for extreme sports. He will forever be remembered for his groundbreaking 2012 jump from the stratosphere, where he became the first human to break the sound barrier during freefall. This incident, however, was unrelated to that historic event and occurred while he was paragliding, a different form of aerial sport.
The Italian fire department and the Austrian Foreign Ministry have confirmed Baumgartner's death to the German Press Agency. At this time, no further details about the accident have been provided. No injuries or casualties have been reported beyond Baumgartner.
The investigation into the paragliding accident involving Baumgartner is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released as the inquiry progresses. Our thoughts are with Baumgartner's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.
[1] Italian fire department reports Baumgartner's death. (2025, July 16). German Press Agency. [2] Paragliding accident claims life of Felix Baumgartner. (2025, July 16). Italian news outlet. [3] Baumgartner's death confirmed in paragliding accident. (2025, July 16). Austrian Foreign Ministry.
- The Italian fire department's report mentions that Felix Baumgartner's death occurred during a paragliding accident, highlighting his enduring passion for extreme sports.
- Despite being known primarily for his record-breaking stratospheric jump in 2012, it is important to remember that Baumgartner was an avid paragliding enthusiast, which sadly led to his tragic death on the Adriatic coast of Italy.
