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Glider lands on A2: Traffic jam up to 3 kilometers!
A glider landed on the A2 in Carinthia on November 29th, 2025. Traffic was temporarily blocked and there were no injuries.
Glider lands on A2: Traffic jam up to 3 kilometers!
On the afternoon of November 29, 2025, a glider made a dramatic emergency landing on the A2 in Carinthia, just before the Italian border. The landing took place on the hard shoulder and fortunately there were no injuries. Despite the heavy traffic on the motorway, there were no injuries, as Klick Kärnten reported.
The emergency was reported shortly before 4 p.m. Traffic expert Marc Römer from the ÖAMTC announced that traffic between Hermagor and Arnoldstein could be temporarily rerouted while firefighters began rescue work at 4:20 p.m. Cars had to follow at walking pace. The forecast for the duration of these measures extended until around 5 p.m., and the backlogs reached a length of around three kilometers, as Fireworld informs.
Causes and procedures for emergency landings
The exact circumstances of the emergency landing, including the identity of the pilot and the origin of the glider, are currently unclear. However, such emergency landings are not uncommon in gliding operations and can have various causes, including technical problems or weather-related emergencies. [Gliding Training](https://segelfliesbildung.de/index.php/theoriee-spl-bildung/6-betriebverfahren/6-7-emergency procedures) explains that thorough preparation and understanding of emergency procedures are crucial for every flight.
According to the glider operating manuals, comprehensive chapters on emergency procedures are included. In the event of an emergency landing, pilots must act quickly and carefully. Factors such as weather, technical malfunctions or unexpected events may lead to the cancellation of normal flight procedures.
A look at emergency procedures
It is important that even when starting with a winch, it may be necessary to abort at any time. This could be initiated by a rope break, danger to people or even technical failure. In such cases, the pilot must be skilled and ready to quickly utilize alternative landing options, which may vary depending on the altitude and situation.
If pilots are faced with weather-related emergencies, training advises finding a suitable landing site as quickly as possible. The correct reaction in this critical phase can be crucial for the safety of the pilot and aircraft.
Although this particular emergency landing on the A2 took place without any injuries, it highlights the importance of emergency procedures and the need for thorough preparation in flight. The incident highlights how unexpected situations can be dealt with quickly when pilots are well trained and informed.