BFL204 | 6.5.2013

Tron K Torsen

from Norway

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BASE SEASONS

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SKYDIVES

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WS SKYDIVES

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BASE JUMPS

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WS BASE JUMPS
  • Date & Time: 6.5.2013
  • Location: High Ultimate Ramp, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
  • Category: BASE Fatality
  • Object Type: Earth
  • Cause Of Death: Impact subterminal (near exit)
  • Clothing - Suit: Vampire 3Intermediate Wingsuit by Phoenix-Fly
  • Canopy: Unknown
  • Container: Unknown
  • Packing & Setup: Slider Up BOC Underhung
  • Weather: Winds light and variable
  • Possible Factors: Clipped ledge after exiting, Not enough forward seperation on exit, Unstable exit

What do we believe happened?

The jumper in question is an experienced base jumper and was current in base jumping, But this exit is a technical exit being under-hung and preferably a running tracking exit, Jumper is reportedly pushed off in a wingsuit and went head down straight after leaving ramp and impacted ledge below exit killing him instantly.

Many Many jumpers are against the use of a ramp and a decision is being made whether to scrap the ramp and maintain a policy of do not build your own exits policy.This is the 4th fatality here at High ultimate In a wingsuit...

Tron was a leading member in the SBK in Norway and his workmates and friends will miss his bright smile and expertise in many areas.

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