Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Zell am See, Austria, a paraglider had a terrifying experience during flight, when a Cessna aircraft collided with her parachute. The scene, which was filmed by the skydiver's onboard camera, shows the aircraft passing inches above her head before ripping off part of the parachute.

Despite the impact, the 44-year-old woman remained calm. She managed to deploy her reserve parachute and descend safely. According to the police, he suffered only minor injuries. The pilot of the Cessna was also reportedly uninjured and was able to continue his flight normally.

The accident occurred in a flight area frequented by light aircraft enthusiasts and paragliders. An investigation has been launched to determine how the two ended up on the same flight path. The images of the conflict are particularly impressive, as the aircraft appears to pass very close to the paraglider.