Bruno Nöckler (6 October 1956 – 17 August 1982) was an Italian alpine skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, where he finished in sixth place overall in the giant slalom.

[2] At World Championships Schladming 1982, Nöckler finished 5th in giant slalom.

While taking the opportunity to visit the "Tongariro"-National Park on a day off from training, he died in a car accident, along with coach Ilario Pegorari (a former alpine skier, born 9 January 1949), fitness coach Karl Pichler, and masseur Ivano Ruzza on 17 August 1982, in Ruapehu, New Zealand.

Another Italian skier, Carlo Gerosa (born on 30 November 1964), escaped with minor injuries.

Ivano Ruzza was taken to a hospital where he died due to his severe injuries.