BASE jumper dies in Utah canyon wingsuit malfunction
27-year-old BASE jumper falls to death after wingsuit fails to provide landing lift.
An experienced BASE jumper fell to his death on Sunday in Millville Canyon near Hyrum, Utah, while jumping with ten friends. The BASE jumper's wingsuit failed to generate enough lift for landing, according to Cache County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Doyle Peck.
The BASE jumper impacted the ground at high speed, causing his death. The canyon is popular with BASE jumpers for its dramatic cliff walls and canyons resembling the Grand Canyon.
BASE, standing for Building, Antenna, Span, or Earth, has been an extreme sport since the 1970s.
- 27 years old
- Jumper age
- Millville Canyon, Hyrum, Utah
- Location
- 915 metres
- El Capitan height
- 541 total, 15 in 2026
- BASE deaths recorded
Why it mattersShows that even experienced BASE jumpers face fatal risks despite years of training and expertise.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact; this is an international incident covered by Australian media.
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