Paragliding Fall Survival: 9,000ft & Back to Flying
- A retired counter-terrorism officer is lucky to be alive after a harrowing paragliding accident in the French Alps.Steve Barnett, 57, encountered a storm cloud at 9,000 feet, which...
- The wing failure triggered an emergency landing attempt that sent Barnett plummeting 30 feet through trees.
Witness a paragliding miracle: Retired cop Steve Barnett cheated death after his wing collapsed at 9,000 feet over the French Alps. This astonishing survival story reveals the dangers of paragliding and the resilience of the human spirit.Barnett’s ordeal,from the wing’s sudden failure to his impact with the ground,followed by a dramatic helicopter rescue,showcases his incredible will to live and his eagerness to return to the skies. the accident,a stark reminder of the risks inherent in extreme sports,left him with severe injuries,yet his determination remains unbroken. News Directory 3 brings you the full story of his fight for survival. Discover what’s next for this daredevil and the lessons learned.
Paraglider’s Wing Collapses During French Alps Flight
A retired counter-terrorism officer is lucky to be alive after a harrowing paragliding accident in the French Alps.Steve Barnett, 57, encountered a storm cloud at 9,000 feet, which saturated his glider and caused its wing to collapse.
The wing failure triggered an emergency landing attempt that sent Barnett plummeting 30 feet through trees. He struck the ground at an estimated 40 mph,resulting in a broken pelvis.