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Italian Authorities Review Bodycam Footage and Equipment in Baumgartner Crash Investigation

Investigators are examining helmet-mounted video along with paraglider components to see whether equipment failure or a medical episode precipitated the fatal crash

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Overview

  • Preliminary autopsy found no heart lesions or signs of infarction and confirmed that Baumgartner died on impact from a lower spine fracture that severed his spinal cord.
  • Pathologists in Fermo ruled out a heart attack and are exploring whether a sudden weakness or loss of consciousness could have contributed to the crash.
  • Officials have begun detailed reviews of bodycam footage to assess any evidence of mechanical interference or pilot incapacitation during the flight.
  • Technical experts are inspecting the seized motorized paraglider for potential defects, including possible camera entanglement with the propeller.
  • The Staatsanwaltschaft der Stadt Fermo anticipates completing its forensic and technical analyses within 40 to 50 days.