The tragic death of Felix Baumgartner: what happened on July 17, 2025 in Italy?
18 july 2025 в 19:13
Parachutist and record holder Felix Baumgartner passed away after a tragic incident on July 17, 2025 in Italy — but not from a parachute jump. He was 56 years old. Known for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere in 2012, Baumgartner’s death occurred as a result of an incident with a paraglider just a few hours after he posted his last post on Instagram.
Below, we will tell you what happened to Baumgartner and more about his daredevil career.
Baumgartner was an Austrian parachutist, high-altitude jumper, and overall daredevil. Known for his multiple jumps, such as from the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Baumgartner gained worldwide recognition by jumping to the ground from a helium balloon in the stratosphere in October 2012. The project was known as «Red Bull Stratos».
During an interview with CNN 10 years after the record jump, Baumgartner recalled his incredible moment.
«I'm standing there on top of the world outside of the capsule in space and the stratosphere», - he recalled. «I looked around, the sky above me was completely black. I really tried to breathe in that moment. … I had tears in my eyes when I returned several times, because you sit there and think about that moment so many times, you know how it will feel and how it will look. And it’s much more than I expected».
He also described the difficulties of falling at a speed of 800 miles per hour, noting that it was «very uncomfortable».
«You have no mobility. It always feels like you’re breathing through a pillow», - explained Baumgartner. «You are completely separated from the outside world. So when the helmet is down, all you hear is your breathing».
Baumgartner broke the sound barrier, freefalling at a speed of over 800 miles per hour during his jump with Red Bull Stratos. The speed of sound is approximately 767 miles per hour at sea level at a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
On July 17, 2025, Baumgartner lost control of his paraglider, crashing into the pool of a hotel in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. A woman was injured in the incident, but did not sustain serious injuries, SkyTG24 reports.
The exact cause of Baumgartner’s crash is still unclear, and authorities are conducting an investigation.
No, Baumgartner was not married, but he was in a long-term and serious relationship with Romanian businesswoman and TV presenter Mihaela Rădulescu
Below, we will tell you what happened to Baumgartner and more about his daredevil career.
Baumgartner was an Austrian parachutist, high-altitude jumper, and overall daredevil. Known for his multiple jumps, such as from the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Baumgartner gained worldwide recognition by jumping to the ground from a helium balloon in the stratosphere in October 2012. The project was known as «Red Bull Stratos».
During an interview with CNN 10 years after the record jump, Baumgartner recalled his incredible moment.
«I'm standing there on top of the world outside of the capsule in space and the stratosphere», - he recalled. «I looked around, the sky above me was completely black. I really tried to breathe in that moment. … I had tears in my eyes when I returned several times, because you sit there and think about that moment so many times, you know how it will feel and how it will look. And it’s much more than I expected».
He also described the difficulties of falling at a speed of 800 miles per hour, noting that it was «very uncomfortable».
«You have no mobility. It always feels like you’re breathing through a pillow», - explained Baumgartner. «You are completely separated from the outside world. So when the helmet is down, all you hear is your breathing».
Baumgartner broke the sound barrier, freefalling at a speed of over 800 miles per hour during his jump with Red Bull Stratos. The speed of sound is approximately 767 miles per hour at sea level at a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
On July 17, 2025, Baumgartner lost control of his paraglider, crashing into the pool of a hotel in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. A woman was injured in the incident, but did not sustain serious injuries, SkyTG24 reports.
The exact cause of Baumgartner’s crash is still unclear, and authorities are conducting an investigation.
No, Baumgartner was not married, but he was in a long-term and serious relationship with Romanian businesswoman and TV presenter Mihaela Rădulescu
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