Anthony Vella fell from the air and broke his neck, back and shattered his arm (Picture: YouTube / Anthony Vella)
YouTuber Anthony Vella, who makes videos about his hobby of paragliding, has experienced a terrifying crash and posted the horrific moment online.
The 33-year-old paraglider was testing a BGD Luna 3 over the Enchanted Rock State Park in Texas when he crashed.
Describing the moment in his latest YouTube video from a hospital bed after three days of treatment, Anthony explained how he had a fractured neck, back and pelvis, as well as a shattered right arm.
In the video of the moment – which he posted on his channel – Anthony exclaimed, ’48 miles per hour, come on baby,’ before spiraling through the air and cursing before crashing to the ground, as he let out an almighty scream.
Anthony explained how the paragliding equipment was ‘not responsible’ for the crash, but on taking off there was a ‘small tension knot’ he’d missed.
‘I have no blame for this exceptional paraglider, I can just say regardless of which one you’re using check it’s in the correct configuration.’
After the crash, between painful pants and cries, Anthony fumbled around for his phone and said, ‘Hey Siri, call 911,’ before repeating it when that didn’t work.
Eventually he managed to call emergency services, as he moaned on the floor, still tangled up in his paraglider.
‘Help me please I crashed my flying machine,’ he said, explaining how he’s in the desert in Texas.
The video then sees someone arriving to the scene to help him out, as emergency services stay on the line asking for the address.
‘There is no address, I’m in the desert,’ he replied, still groaning in pain.
He then requested to phone his wife, as the emergency services asked again where he is exactly, with the paramedics on their way.
He’s recovering in hospital after three days of treatment (Picture: YouTube / Anthony Vella)
‘I don’t know what to do with my arm it’s snapped,’ he exclaimed, wondering where the ambulance is.
In the hospital bed three days later, Anthony explained how he ‘will’ be back out there enjoying his hobby once more when he has recovered.
The hobbyist then played the video of the horrific moment, advising squeamish viewers to look away.
Introducing the paraglider in the video before the crash, Anthony said it is the fastest paraglider he’d ever flown.
He also admitted to having a bit of ‘anxiety’ about the flight, as he would be able to reach 75 kilometres per hour.
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