How did Brendan Weinstein die?

Brendan Weinstein tragically died from a 1000ft fall off Table Mountain after failing to deploy his parachute.

Who was Brendan Weinstein?

Brendan Weinstein was a highly experienced 32-year-old wingsuit pilot and expert BASE jumper from Utah, USA.

Is BASE jumping from Table Mountain legal?

No, it is illegal to jump off Table Mountain, and it poses significant danger to jumpers and hikers.

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Daredevil Plummets 1000ft From Table Mountain

8 Jan

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Summary

Expert wingsuit pilot Brendan Weinstein died after a 1000ft fall from Table Mountain.
He was traveling at 120mph and did not pull up his parachute in time.
The 32-year-old leaves behind a partner and a baby son.

Daredevil Plummets 1000ft From Table Mountain

Daredevil wingsuit pilot Brendan Weinstein, 32, perished in a horrific accident on Table Mountain in Cape Town on January 5th. Traveling at approximately 120mph, Weinstein failed to deploy his parachute after a 1000ft dive, impacting rocks below. The highly experienced pilot, who had completed over 1600 wingsuit flights, leaves behind his partner Kivia Martins and baby son Eiger.

Weinstein reportedly ascended Table Mountain using the cable car, concealing his equipment. He launched from a known, yet technical, flight point. Dozens of tourists witnessed the impact near a popular hiking trail. Wilderness Search & Rescue teams, along with a helicopter, located his body shortly after the incident. This marks the third BASE jumping fatality in South Africa.

Authorities confirmed the pilot's injuries were too severe for immediate identification, requiring DNA confirmation. Weinstein's website previously showcased his daring flights, featured by major platforms like Red Bull and GoPro. While BASE jumping is illegal from Table Mountain, it remains a dangerous sport, with Weinstein listed as the 147th fatality since records began in 1983.