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Paraglider Crash at Mirador de Sa Torre: A Rescue Drama and the Open Question of Safety

Why Landing Is Often the Riskiest Part of Paragliding

Landing is often the hardest part of paragliding, especially in Mallorca’s rocky terrain and changing winds.

Published: April 22, 2026
Paraglider Crash at Mirador de Sa Torre: A Rescue Drama and the Open Question of Safety

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Why do paragliding accidents often happen during landing?

Landing is one of the most demanding parts of a paraglider flight because the pilot has less time and height to correct mistakes. In Mallorca, cliffs, rocky ground and sudden wind changes can make a landing approach especially difficult. Even experienced pilots can struggle if conditions shift at the wrong moment.

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