This video shows a recent incident in Austria where a passenger aircraft struck a paraglider. The plane clips the paraglider but not the person below it, sending her spiraling through the air. She was able to pull her emergency parachute and land without serious injury.
Such mid-air encounters are extremely rare. According to early accounts, the paraglider was near the aircraft during a normal flight. The situation is still under review to determine how this happened.
This woman's quick thinking during a moment of extreme chaos saved her life. The video looks like it was shot by a GoPro and gives a POV that makes you feel like you're along for this wild ride. I'm so relieved that it all ended safely, for both the paraglider and the pilot.
Austrian sightseeing plane hits paraglider. No injuries
by u/Accomplished-One7476 in SweatyPalms
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