Liam Byrne Death: British Wingsuit Champion Dies in Swiss Alps Accident

Liam Byrne, a 24-year-old wingsuit flying champion from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, has died after a tragic accident in the Swiss Alps, his parents have confirmed.

Liam was critically injured during a wingsuit jump from Gitschen mountain in Switzerland. He passed away shortly after the fall on Saturday.

In a heartfelt statement shared with BBC Scotland, his parents said: “We want to remember Liam not just for the way he died, but for how he lived. He was fearless—not because he wasn’t scared, but because he never let fear stop him.”

They described him as someone who chased life with passion and inspired many people.

BBC Documentary Star and Wingsuit Champion

Liam recently featured in the BBC documentary “The Boy Who Can Fly”, which followed his incredible journey in the world of extreme sports. The film captured how the young Scotsman defied gravity and broke expectations.

He was one of the youngest elite BASE jumpers in the world and a British champion in performance wingsuit flying.

Tributes Pour In

Fans and friends are mourning his loss on social media. Many remember Liam as a talented athlete who lived life to the fullest and inspired others to dream big.

The wingsuit flying community, known for its daring and high-risk jumps, also expressed shock and sadness over his death.