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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Thought I was flying straight but I was spinning: Chinese paraglider swept to 29,000 feet with no oxygen
A Chinese paraglider had a miraculous escape after being swept nearly 29,000 feet into the sky by a powerful updraft over the Qilian Mountains in Gansu Province. Peng Yujiang, an experienced B-level paraglider, was testing a second-hand harness on Saturday when the wind suddenly picked up and lifted him high into the upper atmosphere — without any oxygen equipment. 'I had just bought a second-hand paragliding harness and wanted to test it, so I was conducting ground parachute shaking,' Peng told China Central Television (CCTV). 'After a while, the wind suddenly picked up and lifted me into the air. I tried to land as soon as possible, but I failed.' Amateur video aired by Chinese state media showed Peng drifting through thick clouds, his face and clothing caked in ice as he battled the freezing conditions at an altitude of 8,598 metres (28,208 feet). He described being trapped inside dense cumulonimbus clouds and completely disoriented. 'It was terrifying — everything around me was white. Without the compass, I wouldn't have known which direction I was heading. I thought I was flying straight, but in reality, I was spinning,' he said. Despite nearly losing consciousness and losing feeling in his hands due to the cold, Peng managed to navigate his way out using his compass and stayed in contact with teammates via radio. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walgreens Is Fuming Over New 87¢ Generic Viagra — See Why Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo 'As soon as I came out of the clouds, I was very excited because I had survived,' he recalled. 'The scariest moment was when I tried to pull out of the spiral and failed and when the canopy nosedived. It's still frightening to think about.' Peng, who has been paragliding for over four years, said the experience has left him shaken. 'I'm not sure about the future, but for now I definitely won't fly for a while,' he added.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chinese paraglider survives accidental flight in the clouds without oxygen
Chinese paraglider Peng Yujiang is lucky to be back on the ground after surviving a powerful updraft that suddenly lifted him into the upper atmosphere above the Qilian Mountains in China's Gansu Province Saturday. Peng reportedly went soaring 8,598 meters or about 28,208 feet without oxygen; amateur video shared by Chinese state media showed Peng with ice covering his face and clothes while drifting in the clouds. 'I had just bought a second-hand paragliding harness and wanted to test it, so I was conducting ground parachute shaking. After a while, the wind suddenly picked up and lifted me into the air. I tried to land as soon as possible, but I failed,' Peng told Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) Tuesday. 'I found myself surrounded by cumulonimbus clouds and trapped inside. It was terrifying — everything around me was white. Without the compass, I wouldn't have known which direction I was heading. I thought I was flying straight, but in reality, I was spinning. Eventually, I managed to fly out toward the northeast,' he added. Peng says he was shocked to learn he reached such a high altitude and believe he might have briefly lost consciousness, state media reports. Peng has been paragliding for more than four years and is a certified B-level paraglider which requires at least 20 days of flight experience, per CCTV. He was able to control his paraglider using his compass and radio communication with teammates despite having nearly frozen and numb hands, state media reports. 'As soon as I came out of the clouds, I was very excited because I had survived. The scariest moment was when I tried to pull out of the spiral and failed and when the canopy nosedived. It's still frightening to think about,' Peng told CCTV. 'I'm not sure about the future, but for now I definitely won't fly for a while,' he added.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Watch Chinese paraglider accidentally fly 28,000 feet above the clouds, go viral
A Chinese pilot has been banned from flying for six months after accidentally paragliding more than 28,000 feet above the clouds. Peng Yujiang was testing new paragliding equipment at the Qilian Mountains in China's Gansu province on May 24 when he accidentally took off into the clouds, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. Yujiang was shaking out a new parachute when a gust of wind took him airborne, CCTV said. Despite trying to reduce his altitude, Yujiang said he was sucked into a cloud, according to the outlet. The paraglider eventually regained control of the equipment and landed, according to CCTV. The outlet said Yujiang went in and out of consciousness during the flight. The Gansu Provincial Aviation Sports Association launched a task force to investigate the incident, and on May 28, announced it had issued Yujiang a six-month flight ban, CCTV said. Yujiang's flight was recorded, and after the incident, another pilot posted the video to social media. It went viral, leading to the investigation, according to CCTV. The pilot who posted the video, Gu Zhimin, reportedly did so without permission, CCTV said. He was also banned from flying for six months, according to the outlet. At higher altitudes, oxygen thins out and can cause hypoxia, or oxygen starvation, in humans, which can lead to death, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Chinese paraglider accidentally fly above the clouds
USA Today
4 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Watch Chinese paraglider accidentally fly 28,000 feet above the clouds, go viral
Watch Chinese paraglider accidentally fly 28,000 feet above the clouds, go viral A Chinese pilot has been banned from flying for six months after accidentally paragliding more than 28,000 feet above the clouds. Peng Yujiang was testing new paragliding equipment at the Qilian Mountains in China's Gansu province on May 24 when he accidentally took off into the clouds, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. Yujiang was shaking out a new parachute when a gust of wind took him airborne, CCTV said. Despite trying to reduce his altitude, Yujiang said he was sucked into a cloud, according to the outlet. The paraglider eventually regained control of the equipment and landed, according to CCTV. The outlet said Yujiang went in and out of consciousness during the flight. The Gansu Provincial Aviation Sports Association launched a task force to investigate the incident, and on May 28, announced it had issued Yujiang a six-month flight ban, CCTV said. Accidental paragliding flight caught on video: Watch See paraglider's terrifying flight up in the clouds A Chinese paraglider got caught up in a strong updraft, known as "cloud suck." He narrowly escaped death as oxygen gets thin at that altitude. Peng Yujiang's paragliding flight goes viral Yujiang's flight was recorded, and after the incident, another pilot posted the video to social media. It went viral, leading to the investigation, according to CCTV. The pilot who posted the video, Gu Zhimin, reportedly did so without permission, CCTV said. He was also banned from flying for six months, according to the outlet. At higher altitudes, oxygen thins out and can cause hypoxia, or oxygen starvation, in humans, which can lead to death, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
CNN
4 days ago
- General
- CNN
Chinese paraglider survives accidental flight in the clouds without oxygen
Chinese paraglider Peng Yujiang is lucky to be back on the ground after surviving a powerful updraft that suddenly lifted him into the upper atmosphere above the Qilian Mountains in China's Gansu Province Saturday. Peng reportedly went soaring 8,598 meters or about 28,208 feet without oxygen; amateur video shared by Chinese state media showed Peng with ice covering his face and clothes while drifting in the clouds. 'I had just bought a second-hand paragliding harness and wanted to test it, so I was conducting ground parachute shaking. After a while, the wind suddenly picked up and lifted me into the air. I tried to land as soon as possible, but I failed,' Peng told Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) Tuesday. 'I found myself surrounded by cumulonimbus clouds and trapped inside. It was terrifying — everything around me was white. Without the compass, I wouldn't have known which direction I was heading. I thought I was flying straight, but in reality, I was spinning. Eventually, I managed to fly out toward the northeast,' he added. Peng says he was shocked to learn he reached such a high altitude and believe he might have briefly lost consciousness, state media reports. Peng has been paragliding for more than four years and is a certified B-level paraglider which requires at least 20 days of flight experience, per CCTV. He was able to control his paraglider using his compass and radio communication with teammates despite having nearly frozen and numb hands, state media reports. 'As soon as I came out of the clouds, I was very excited because I had survived. The scariest moment was when I tried to pull out of the spiral and failed and when the canopy nosedived. It's still frightening to think about,' Peng told CCTV. 'I'm not sure about the future, but for now I definitely won't fly for a while,' he added.
