Posted on 05/24/2026 3:55:14 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
Heart-stopping footage captured the moment a plane smashed through a paraglider’s canopy midair, sending a woman spiraling through the sky screaming before she miraculously landed safely on the ground. The paraglider, a 44-year-old woman named Sabrina, posted footage of her flying near the scenic Schmittenhöhe mountain in northern Austria Saturday afternoon when a small sightseeing plane suddenly plows right through her rig — just feet above her head.
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True, the videos are amazing. That’s a sport best experienced vicariously.
I am kind of curious where the camera was fastened that it was able to catch that angle. It’s certainly dramatic.
As i understand it, the camera is one of those new 360 degree cameras. They make the selfie stick disappear.
How Does a 360 Camera Work? A Jargon-Free Explainer
https://www.insta360.com/blog/tips/how-does-a-360-camera-work.html
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