The wingsuit pilot who died during a fatal flight in Platteklip Gorge has been identified as Brendan Weinstein, as authorities reiterated that BASE jumping remains illegal within Table Mountain National Park.
The incident occurred on Monday morning, prompting a large-scale search and recovery operation involving multiple emergency and rescue agencies. Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) spokesperson David Nel said the operation was concluded shortly after 11:26am once the pilot’s body had been safely recovered.
“The crashed pilot was located shortly before 10am. Tragically, he was found deceased,” Nel said. The body was airlifted from the mountain to a nearby landing zone and handed over to the South African Police Service.
The coordinated response involved ground and aerial teams from Western Cape Government Health and Wellness EMS, South African National Parks (SANParks), SAPS Search and Rescue, ER24, SANParks Honorary Rangers, the Air Mercy Service (AMS) and City of Cape Town Law Enforcement. Rescuers accessed the mountain via the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, while a rescue helicopter assisted from the air.
SANParks head of communications JP Louw said the incident took place in the northern section of the park and again urged the public to heed warnings about prohibited activities in the protected area.
“SANParks reiterates that BASE jumping is an illegal, unregulated activity and is strictly prohibited within Table Mountain National Park,” Louw said.
He added that the park is protected under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where activities that pose a risk to human life and the environment are not allowed.
Weinstein was a well-known figure in the international wingsuit and BASE jumping community. His partner, Kívia Martins, confirmed his identity in a personal message shared with friends and fellow pilots, describing him as deeply loved and someone who left a lasting impact on those around him.
She said she hopes their young son will one day come to know his father through the memories and stories shared by those who knew him.
Both WSAR and SANParks extended condolences to Weinstein’s family and friends, while thanking all rescue personnel and volunteers for their professionalism during the operation. Authorities said an inquest has been opened and further details will be released once investigations are finalised.
News
“YOU’RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME.” THE BILLIONAIRE MOCKED HER IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS — UNTIL HIS GRANDFATHER SENT HER A TEXT CALLING HER “MY LADY”…
The Director knelt on the marble floor, his breath coming in ragged gasps. The little girl showed no fear; she stepped closer and placed the letter on the glass counter, right next to the ring. The “old friend” everyone was whispering about was her mother—the woman who was once his fiancée and the co-founder of […]
THEY CALLED OFF THE SEARCH AFTER TWO HOURS UNDER THE ICE — BUT THE DOG KEPT STARING AT THE SAME SPOT… UNTIL A LITTLE BOY SCREAMED THREE WORDS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.
The once-silent surface of the lake was suddenly torn apart by violent waves. The Golden Retriever dove deep into the murky black water, where the extreme cold and darkness could freeze any heart in seconds. On the shore, time seemed to freeze. The rescue team stood like stone statues, their eyes fixed on the expanding […]
CHAOS ON THE RUNWAY IN DENVER: Frontier pilots halted takeoff after striking a person on the runway — later describing a scene that has left passengers shaken… 👇👇
A late-night Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport became the focus of a major aviation and security investigation after pilots reportedly encountered a person on the active runway during takeoff procedures, forcing emergency crews to respond immediately and leaving shaken passengers searching for answers. According to preliminary accounts from airport officials and aviation sources, […]
MY SON SAID I WAS “TOO OLD” TO OWN A CAR AFTER MY HUSBAND DIED — THEN HE STOLE MY KEYS AND DROVE STRAIGHT INTO THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE…
After My Husband Died, I Bought One Small Silver Car Just To Feel Alive Again — But The Next Morning, My Son Took My Keys, Said I Was “Too Old” To Need Freedom, And Drove Away With His Wife Laughing Beside Him… Until I Sent Him Three Words That Made Him Pull Off The Highway […]
Leaked autopsy results of Jake Hall reveal he didn’t die from hitting his head on glass; the real cause was revenge?… 👇👇
New developments surrounding the death of Jake Hall are fueling intense speculation online after sources close to the investigation claimed forensic findings may challenge early assumptions about how he died. Authorities have not publicly confirmed any revised cause of death, and official autopsy documents have not been released in full. However, individuals familiar with the […]
THE “UNINVITED” GIRL IN LEATHER WAS MOCKED BY EVERYONE AT THE GALA — UNTIL THE RED SEALED LETTER REVEALED WHO REALLY OWNED THE EMPIRE…
The two guards didn’t drag the two-toned hair girl away. Instead, their iron grips tightened around the arms of the woman in the red dress. She struggled, her heavily made-up face contorting in terror: “What on earth are you doing? Let me go! I am a VIP guest, I am a shareholder of this […]
End of content
No more pages to load
