Carl Boenish
American cinematographer and BASE jumper (1941-1984) · United States · On the map · Died at 43
Carl Ronald Boenish, considered the father of modern BASE jumping, was an American freefall cinematographer, who in 1978 filmed the first jumps from El Capitan using ram-air parachutes.
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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026
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Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 1984 · aged 43