Paraglider struck by Cessna

[Saleen836]

One VERY lucky lady!

https://www.itv.com/news/2026-05-26/paraglider-nar...

Criminal charges have now been brought against the pilot

[5150]

Be interesting to see how the charges pan out.

Not sure of the airspace classifications or restrictions in that area, but I would guess that unless they'd flown in to an area prohibited for fixed wing/powered aircraft, then might be difficult to prove intent here?

[Rockatansky]

Covered by Juan Browne here -

https://youtu.be/TwMxw1rdxcg?si=LktdjLtGI5BxNeq8

[DJC76]

5150 said:

Be interesting to see how the charges pan out.

Not sure of the airspace classifications or restrictions in that area, but I would guess that unless they'd flown in to an area prohibited for fixed wing/powered aircraft, then might be difficult to prove intent here?

I’m no expert in law let alone Austrian law but negligence doesn’t require proof of intent, in fact negligence kinda means you didn’t hurt someone intentionally you did it by failing to take reasonable care. It’s be interesting to see how this plays out

[Funky Squirrel]

From the video I saw it looked like the glider was directly facing the plane. Only the smallest sliver of fabric would have been visible so next to impossible to see against the horizon. We will see what the report says.

[jeff666]

Saw this online a couple of days ago,

the lady in question should go out and buy a lottery ticket, one lucky escape indeed.

[5150]

DJC76 said:

I m no expert in law let alone Austrian law but negligence doesn t require proof of intent, in fact negligence kinda means you didn t hurt someone intentionally you did it by failing to take reasonable care. It s be interesting to see how this plays out

Sure - that said, and from experience, it's very hard to spot something like this until its too late, and makes for quite a subjective defence, therefore hard to prove negligence.

Edited by 5150 on Sunday 31st May 14:13