The jumper was Bernd, a 42 year old German jumper.
He was a very experienced skydiver and also an experienced BASE jumper.
The exit was Mighty Penis or also called via ferrata (exit at Stechelberg next to the cable car).
The jumper was wearing tracking pants but could not out track the last ledge and impacted with nothing out at terminal speed. The canopy came out of the container on impact, both loops where broken and the container was ripped open totally on one side.
My deepest condolence to the family and friends of Bernd. This is a terrible year for BASE jumping...
Pls be reminded that all the new jumps at Stechelberg are jumps for advanced and experienced jumpers.
If tracked, ultimate and flowerbox are for very good and experienced trackers.
The mighty penis is even more difficult and is not a tracking jump.
The mighty penis is a Wingsuit only jump. And it is for experienced Wingsuiter only.
Edit to add:
Mighty Penis is also called Via Ferrata
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