Austrian Glider Pilot Survives Mid-Air Collision With Small Plane
A 44-year-old woman posted video of a small plane striking her glider. She deployed a reserve parachute and landed safely after losing control.
nbcnews.comA 44-year-old Austrian woman posted video footage showing a small plane striking her glider in flight. The collision sent the glider into an uncontrolled spiral. The pilot deployed her reserve parachute and landed without reported injury.
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The incident occurred during what appears to have been a recreational flight. No information has been released about the small plane, its occupants, or any investigation.
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