Motorized Paraglider Flips at High Speed and Crashes in Texas Desert, The Pilot Records The Amazing Rescue.

Inside the Harrowing Desert Plunge and the Remarkable Road to Recovery Of Anthony Vella.

Anthony Vella, a 33-year-old YouTuber, is lucky to be alive after his paramotor flipped and plummeted into the Enchanted Rock State Park, northwest of Austin, at 48mph. Testing a BGD Luna 3, Vella found himself in freefall from 85 to 100 feet in the air. His ordeal, which began with him lying on the desert floor, was caught on camera, capturing the half hour he spent waiting for paramedics to arrive.

The crash was due to a missed tension knot during pre-flight checks, causing the paramotor to collapse under full acceleration. Vella documented the dramatic moment from three different angles, as he yelled for help and asked Siri to call 911. While awaiting emergency responders, a Good Samaritan and his friend arrived to lift the paramotor off him. The language barrier with his rescuers cause an issue but they did everything they could to help.

Anthony Vella Recovering from his injuries.

Vella suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured neck, back, and pelvis, and a shattered right arm. The video began with him in his hospital bed, explaining the cause of the crash and the impact it had on his life. Through it all, he remained remarkably positive, even reassuring his wife, Leandra, that he would be okay despite her understandable worry. he seemed to be in a good during the video.

The paramedics eventually reached Vella, stabilizing him for transport to the hospital. In the ambulance, Vella noted his gratitude for not suffering more critical injuries, maintaining his characteristic humor and optimism. From his hospital bed, he reiterated his belief in the quality of the paramotor and urged viewers to triple-check their equipment.

Leandra Vella expressed her deep appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community, describing the journey as challenging yet hopeful, with Anthony's continued humor and resilience lifting everyone's spirits. The video concluded with Vella's promise to document his recovery and his determination to get back into the skies as soon as possible, reminding viewers to always take safety precautions seriously.