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Paraglider, Plane Collide Over Austria; Both Walk Away

5/25/2026

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A 44-year-old paraglider and a 28-year-old pilot collided mid-air over Piesendorf, Austria, surviving without serious injuries.
The pilot said he could not avoid the paraglider before impact.
She deployed her reserve parachute, freed her feet from the harness, and landed with only bruises.
Police are investigating the cause of the collision.
The paraglider uploaded a video of the crash to Instagram showing the aircraft ripping through her canopy.

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A 44-year-old paraglider and a 28-year-old pilot collided mid-air over Piesendorf, Austria, surviving without serious injuries.
The pilot said he could not avoid the paraglider before impact.
She deployed her reserve parachute, freed her feet from the harness, and landed with only bruises.
Police are investigating the cause of the collision.
The paraglider uploaded a video of the crash to Instagram showing the aircraft ripping through her canopy.