Slide shield crash in Rufi: Pilot crashes after the start!

Slide shield crash in Rufi: Pilot crashes after the start!

Hüsliberg, Rufi, Schweiz - On April 21, 2025, a tragic paraglider accident occurred in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. A 40-year-old pilot crashed shortly after the start, which led to indefinite injuries. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the Hüsliberg area near Rufi, immediately after lifting from the starting place on Bogmenstrasse. According to VOL.AT, the pilot lost height immediately after the start and crashed into a stony surface. As a result of the impact, he rolled into a barbed wire.

The pilot's rescue was rescued by the Rega, which flew into a nearby hospital. The severity of his injuries is still unclear. The course of the accident is examined by the alpine operational group of the St. Gallen cantonal police and the St. Gallen public prosecutor in cooperation with the federal prosecutor. It remains to be seen whether technical or human mistakes led to the accident.

paragliding in Switzerland

paragliding is very popular in Switzerland. The region offers numerous starting places and attractive conditions for adventurous. A storyteller on [Passenger-x.de] (https:// passenger-x.de/reisen/europa/schweiz/gleitschirmflei-schweiz/) describes his own experiences with paragliding in Grindelwald. Despite his fear of heights, he dared to try the free flight.

he wanted to realize his first experience in the Azores in 2014, but failed due to a lack of information about the flight school. He visited Grindelwald, where he mentally prepared for the upcoming flight. In favorable weather conditions, he enjoyed the gondola ride for the starting station, where his tandem teacher Uli presented him with a lucky bringer alp flower. Together they started the air, and the author describes the feeling as exciting and magical.

The descriptions of the author show that paragliding can be valuable and enriching experience, even if, as in the current case, dangerous situations can occur. The fascination for nature and the feeling of freedom that this sport conveys are undisputed. The flight in Grindelwald was a complete success for the author and cost CHF 180 for 20 minutes, which he found worthwhile.

The topicality of the accident and the descriptions on the positive side of paragliding show that this sport always has a certain risk, which is why security precautions and good training are of great importance.