Paraglider survives mid-air collision with aircraft in Austria; video goes viral

The accident took place in the Piesendorf area, where a 44-year-old woman, Sabrina, was paragliding when a small aircraft suddenly struck her parachute during flight

VIENNA: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-May 26^th, 2026) A female paraglider survived a dramatic mid-air collision with a light aircraft in Austria, an incident that has gone viral on social media after being captured on camera.

The international media reports said that the accident took place in the Piesendorf area, where a 44-year-old woman, Sabrina, was paragliding when a small aircraft suddenly struck her parachute during flight.

The paraglider was reportedly recording video of her journey when the collision occurred, with the footage showing the moment of impact.

The video indicates that the collision severely damaged her parachute, causing her to rapidly lose altitude and descend towards the ground.

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Despite the sudden emergency, the woman managed to remain composed and deployed her reserve parachute in time, allowing her to land safely.

The media reports said both Sabrina and the 28-year-old pilot of the aircraft remained unharmed in the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the collision occurred.

The footage has been widely shared on social media, with users praising the paraglider’s quick response and composure in a life-threatening situation.