Paraglider struck by plane near Austrian mountain lands safely
A 44-year-old woman survived after a small plane struck her paraglider canopy near Schmittenhöhe mountain in Austria on Saturday. She deployed an emergency parachute and landed with minor injuries.
nypost.comA 44-year-old Austrian woman identified as Sabrina survived after a small sightseeing plane struck her paraglider canopy near Schmittenhöhe mountain on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred while she flew near the northern Austrian mountain. Footage posted to her Instagram account shows the plane passing through the canopy just feet above her head.
Sequence of events Sabrina screamed as the canopy split and she began to spin.
She untangled the lines and deployed her emergency parachute before landing hard on the ground. The plane, piloted by a 28-year-old man, landed without further incident at Zell am See Airport, officials said. The pilot stated there was no way to avoid the collision.
Police later retrieved Sabrina by helicopter and took her to a local airport, Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported. She posted that she sustained only bruises and contusions. " — Sabrina (nypost.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Saturday afternoon
Plane struck paraglider canopy near Schmittenhöhe mountain.
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Paraglider deployed emergency parachute and landed with bruises.
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Pilot landed plane at Zell am See Airport; police helicopter retrieved paraglider.
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Potential Impact
- 01
Austrian aviation authorities may review procedures near Schmittenhöhe after the collision.
- 02
Paragliding operators could face temporary flight restrictions in the area.
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