# Paragliding accidents in Europe

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paragliding-accidents-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-11-01T14:34:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent incidents involving paragliders have been reported in Austria and Switzerland.

In Pruggern, Austria, a 73-year-old German paraglider became entangled in 30kV high-voltage power lines after reportedly misjudging a landing approach. The rescue required specialized aerial equipment and the temporary shutdown of power lines, which caused outages for many households in the Enns Valley. The pilot was transported to a hospital in Schladming.

In Schattdorf, Switzerland, a 63-year-old Swiss paraglider sustained serious injuries after colliding with a cable of the Haldi cable car. The pilot fell from a height of approximately 10 to 15 meters before landing in a meadow. The victim was airlifted to a hospital, and the Uri Cantonal Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Schattdorf paraglider crashes into cable car line

A 63-year-old paraglider in Schattdorf, Switzerland, sustained serious injuries after colliding with a cable car line during a landing approach.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schattdorf-paraglider-crashes-into-cable-car-line

### 2026-10-29: Paraglider rescued from high-voltage lines in Pruggern

A 73-year-old paraglider was rescued from a 30kV power line in Pruggern, Austria, after a landing error caused regional power outages.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraglider-rescued-from-high-voltage-lines-in-pruggern

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