6 Stories of Inventors Who Died Because of Their Own Findings

Their invention has made significant contributions to humankind

Franz Reichelt wearing his parachute suit. By Unknown author — http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/ludique/espace_enfant/fiches_pedagogiques/DOSSIER04.pdf, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8706401

Before an invention reaches the public and is widely used, the inventor will carry out a very long trial and error process to ensure the tool or object he invented is safe and fit.