In a tragic turn of events, Karl Lundström, a co-founder of the renowned torrent tracker The Pirate Bay, has died in a plane crash at the age of 64. Lundström was piloting his private aircraft on a journey from Zagreb to Zurich when the incident occurred.
Details of the Incident
The crash took place in Slovenia, where Lundström’s aircraft collided with a wooden structure situated on a mountainside. The accident happened on March 10, but due to adverse weather conditions, recovery efforts were delayed, and his body was not retrieved until March 12.
Founded in 2003, The Pirate Bay has established itself as one of the largest and most recognized torrent trackers globally, continuing to influence the landscape of digital file sharing. Lundström’s contributions to the platform have left a lasting impact on the way users access and share content online.