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Paramotor powerline collision during demonstration in Malaysia

During a demonstration flight in Malaysia, a paramotor pilot flying too low collided with a power line and crashed into a rice field. Water and mud cushioned the impact, resulting in only minor injuries.

Incident Details

Powerline collision / Near Miss

High — very likely identified

During a demonstration flight in Malaysia, a motorized paraglider was flying too low and crashed into a power line. The pilot then fell into a rice field. The water and mud in the rice field cushioned the impact, preventing more serious injuries. The pilot suffered only minor injuries despite the dramatic nature of the collision.

The pilot was flying too low during the demonstration, which resulted in collision with power lines. The low altitude did not allow sufficient height to avoid ground obstacles.

rice field with water and mud

Date & Location

December 29, 2025

Malaysia

Contributing Factors

Low flight altitude
Powerline collision

Links & Media

Shocking moment during a demonstration [music] in Malaysia. A motorized paraglider crashes into a power line. The man was flying too low and [music] crashed into a rice field. That was his lucky break. Water and mud cushioned the impact. He suffered only minor injuries. 26 views Dec 29, 2025 Shocking moment during a demonstration in Malaysia: a motorized paraglider gets caught in a power line.

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