Overview

• Byrne veered off his planned trajectory after leaping from 2,400 meters on Gitschen mountain and collided with a rocky outcrop at about 2,100 meters.
• Over a decade-long career, the 24-year-old completed more than 4,000 jumps and won the British wingsuit championship in 2022.
• His parents confirmed his death to the BBC on June 23 and UK officials have been in contact with the family.
• Swiss cantonal authorities have joined the federal investigation into the cause of the accident.
• Featured in the BBC documentary “The Boy Who Can Fly,” Byrne was celebrated for his adventurous spirit and saw wingsuit flying as a pursuit of freedom.