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Paraglider flies into live power lines triggering a huge explosion
On a picturesque summer evening in North Dakota, a powered paraglider was flying through the air when disaster struck. He collided with powerlines an…
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Powered Parachute Pilot Survives Dramatic River Crash After Striking Power Line
A powered parachute experienced a sudden descent into a river on July 8, 2025, after reportedly colliding with overhead power lines. The incident, captured on video by a bystander from a nearby bridge, shows the aircraft flying over the water before an apparent impact with wires, leading to the rapid deflation of its parachute. The trike then plunged into the river below. The witness immediately contacted emergency services. According to information provided by the video's uploader, the pilot of the powered parachute survived the crash and is reported to be in good condition. Further details regarding the cause of the collision and any potential damage to the power lines or the aircraft are pending investigation.
