Liam Byrne, a 24-year-old wingsuit flyer from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, died on June 21, 2025, after a fatal jump from Gitschen mountain in Switzerland. Known for his skill, discipline, and passion for flight, Liam was a prominent figure in the extreme sports community. He had also recently been featured in a documentary showcasing his bold pursuit of flight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The young athlete’s\u00a0fatal wingsuit jump<\/u>\u00a0occurred just before noon last Saturday after he launched from a height of 7,874 feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Authorities from the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and the Cantonal Police of Uri confirmed that three wingsuit pilots had taken off shortly before the accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is providing support to his family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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His parents, Mike Byrne and Gillian Glass, confirmed his death to BBC Scotland News and shared a public family statement reflecting on his life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Liam was fearless, not necessarily because he wasn’t afraid but because he refused to let fear hold him back,” they\u00a0said<\/u>. “He chased life in a way that most of us only dream of and he soared.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
They also\u00a0discussed how the athlete “felt most alive” while skydiving and base jumping and remembered him as “a son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend,” adding, “Though he has now flown beyond our reach, he will always be with us.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The loss marks the end of a life defined by boundary-pushing adventure and meticulous dedication. At just 12 years old, Liam climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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That formative experience led him to pursue more extreme challenges, including Arctic dog sledding, scuba diving, and major summit climbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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He completed his first skydive at 16, and by 18 he was already donning a wingsuit,\u00a0calling it<\/u>\u00a0a “second skin” that gave him the ability to “move through the air in a controlled way.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The\u00a02024 BBC program documented Liam’s path and mindset in “The Boy Who Can Fly,” which followed him through a year of preparation for a demanding wingsuit jump off M\u00e4nnlichen mountain, over 2,000 feet up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The flight required precise navigation through gullies and tree-lined slopes, highlighting not only his physical ability but also his mental focus and planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In the documentary, Liam\u00a0recounted<\/u> when his dream took root, “I think I was about 13 when I said to my dad that I wanted to learn to fly like a bird.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
He also spoke about watching seagulls during school and feeling a deep, almost instinctive connection to the sky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“I do wonder why I love flying so much? Maybe my brain is wired differently to other people’s, maybe I deal with fear differently,” he\u00a0said<\/u>. “But I know myself well enough to know that an office job scares me far more than the fear of dying from a base jump or wingsuit flight.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
This passion was not without its emotional toll. Liam openly acknowledged the impact of his pursuits on his family and how he strived to minimize risk through thorough preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The key was sharpening his skills, which he had done over the past decade,\u00a0believing that careful planning was the “heart” of every challenge and how he maintained control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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However, despite the inherent risks of his pursuits, Liam rejected the label of thrill-seeker. “For me I’m about as far from a reckless adrenaline junkie as you can possibly get,” he\u00a0explained<\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
His father, Mike, a builder and former Royal Marine Commando, also appeared in the documentary. In one emotional scene, he watched his son take off and\u00a0admitted<\/u>, “I have buried him 10 times already in my head.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Despite this recurring fear, Mike expressed admiration for his son’s courage and vitality. “He was an amazing kid growing up \u2014 anything I suggested he would be up for,” he\u00a0said<\/u>. “I was massively inspired by him. I wish I could be more like him.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
During the documentary, Liam also explained that he saved up money for his jumps by working in construction with his father. Additionally, the athlete enjoyed the freedom of living in a van on the road. He hoped to turn his passion into a full-time career through coaching and competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Following his death, Liam’s mother, Gillian, updated her Facebook\u00a0profile photo<\/u>\u00a0to one of Liam standing by a rocky ledge along the side of a steep mountain face, overlooking a fantastic view.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The post received condolences and messages of sympathy from those who knew him or had been inspired by his story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Liam’s\u00a0social media\u00a0accounts, which also document hundreds of moments of his\u00a0flying adventures, also received similar messages. At this time, we offer our sincere sympathies to his family and all those affected by this\u00a0tragedy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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