What began as a routine paragliding session over one of Austria's best-known flying regions ended in terror when a small aircraft tore directly through a woman's parachute canopy mid-flight, sending her spiralling towards the ground. The frightening incident, captured on camera, drew global attention after footage showed the paraglider fighting to regain control moments after the collision — and remarkably, the woman survived with only minor injuries.
Reports indicate the incident happened near the Schmittenhöhe mountain area in the Salzburg region of Austria, a popular destination for paragliders and sightseeing flights alike.
