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Paraglion accident in Gaimberg: 34-year-old seriously injured!
In a paraglider accident in Gaimberg, a 34-year-old seriously injured. Causes unclear, rescue chain active.
Paraglion accident in Gaimberg: 34-year-old seriously injured!
A tragic accident during paragliding occurred on June 20, 2025 in Gaimberg, Lienz district, East Tyrol. A 34-year-old Austrian was involved in a serious incident during a practice flight that led to the goal of post office. During the landing process, he stumbled out for a previously unknown cause and fell.
The quick reaction of employees of a nearby flight school made it possible to start a rescue chain immediately. The primary care was immediately carried out by rescue workers and an emergency doctor. The man was transported to the Lienz district hospital due to serious injuries to the ankle.
Increasing number of accidents in paragliding
The incident in Gaimberg is not isolated. According to reports from tirol.orf.at, three people died in two other paraglid accidents in Tyrol on the same day. These tragic accidents occurred near Innsbruck and in the Zillertal region. The police have started the investigation into the exact circumstances to clarify the causes of accidents.
In general, paragliding is enjoying growing popularity, especially in Germany. According to the German paraglider and dragon flight association (DHV), the number of almost 20,000 in 1997 rose to around 36,000 in 2018. Nevertheless, accident statistics show that over 200 accidents were reported in 2018, including more than 100 with serious injuries, as in one article [magazin.dela.de] (https://magazin.dela.de/gleitschirmflei- between risk-und-hoehenflug/).
Security aspects and fascination of paragliding flies
The fascination of paragliding attracts many people who want to experience the feeling of flying in nature. It is emphasized that sport can be carried out safely with the right training and precautions. A beginner first learns the handling of the umbrella and communicates with a teacher via radio while flight. But paragliding also harbors, depending on the risk of risk and individual conditions.
The different types of paragliders, whether pleasure, route, acro or competition pilots, show the variety of sport. While some only fly in ideal weather conditions, others try to test their limits in competitions and challenges.
The cost of this sport must also be observed. While the train trip costs an average of 15 euros, the expenses for the equipment, which can be between 2,500 and 6,000 euros for competition umbrellas. The possibility of lending equipment is an attractive option for many newcomers.