A pilot found guilty in paratrooper's death in France: What happened

By TravelWiseNov 25, 2023 16:57 PMNews
Share:
A pilot was found guilty in the death of a paratrooper in France
A pilot was found guilty in the death of a paratrooper in France. Source: Freepik

An airline pilot accidentally cut off the head of paratrooper Nicholas Gali with an airplane wing in France.

The court found him guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to 12 months suspended sentence and a one-year flying ban, BBC reports.

In July 2018, 40-year-old parachutist Nicholas Gali jumped out of an airplane. 10 seconds later, at an altitude of 4,000 metres, he was hit by a wing as the plane descended.

A pilot found guilty in paratrooper's death in France: What happened
A pilot found guilty in paratrooper's death in France: What happened. Source: Freepik

As it turned out during the investigation of the incident, the pilot and the paratrooper did not agree on the trajectory the plane would take before the jump. Nicholas Gali's death was the result of "negligence and recklessness."

The association of skydiving schools where the pilot worked was fined €20,000. After the tragic death of the skydiver, security measures were tightened there.

Top Articles
Not Just a Suitcase: My Personal Checklist for Smart Travelers in 2025

Not Just a Suitcase: My Personal Checklist for Smart Travelers in 2025

Mar 3, 2025 18:00 PM
Practical Eco-Friendly Travel Solutions for Sustainable Tourism

Practical Eco-Friendly Travel Solutions for Sustainable Tourism

Feb 14, 2025 15:00 PM

Top Tips for Securing Your Luggage and Preventing Loss

Feb 7, 2025 14:00 PM

Your Guide to Hand Luggage and Baggage Rules

Feb 4, 2025 20:00 PM
More News
Construction worker pours concrete onto rail tracks

No Trains, Just Buses: Redhill to Tonbridge Line Shuts for August Works

Jun 5, 2025 16:21 PM
Young woman speaking into a megaphone at a protest

June Travel Alert: Strikes to Disrupt Flights and Trains Across Italy

Jun 5, 2025 14:48 PM

Two Ancient Cities, One Route: New Cham Heritage Journey Links Hoi An and Quy Nhon

Jun 5, 2025 02:35 AM

New Rail Guides Make Northern UK Cities Easier to Explore by Train

Jun 4, 2025 22:26 PM
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taking off against a clear sky

Bangkok Becomes New Gateway to Da Nang and Siem Reap

Jun 4, 2025 20:41 PM
Person using a smartphone indoors

Iberia Launches AI Travel Assistant on ChatGPT to Aid Trip Planning

Jun 4, 2025 18:31 PM
Elegant hotel room with a bed, sofa, and warm lighting, featuring large windows and classic decor

New Hotels Near London Eye to Offer More Options for Travellers by 2028

Jun 4, 2025 15:55 PM
Luxury hotel suite with round windows, red bedding, and city view

Old Walls, New Stay: Lyon’s Cour des Loges Opens to Travelers Again

Jun 4, 2025 13:47 PM
Emirates aircraft taxiing on airport runway

Emirates Switches Entire Bahrain Route to Airbus A350

Jun 4, 2025 00:33 AM

Bus Strikes in Ayrshire Threaten Key Summer Travel Routes

Jun 3, 2025 21:21 PM

Etihad Opens New Direct Flights Connecting Central Europe with Global Destinations

Jun 3, 2025 19:46 PM
Modern hotel room with minimalistic decor and artwork above bed

Katowice to Open First Crowne Plaza in 2026, Expanding Travel Options in a Growing City

Jun 3, 2025 17:37 PM
Air New Zealand plane taxiing on the runway

Air New Zealand Launches First Seasonal Direct Flights Between Christchurch and Adelaide

Jun 3, 2025 15:53 PM
Cozy hotel bedroom with modern decor and soft lighting

Hyatt Opens Adults-Only Resort in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach, Offering a Quieter Black Sea Escape

Jun 3, 2025 11:44 AM
Emirates aircraft taking off from the runway

Air Route Reopens: Dubai to Damascus Flights Coming Back

Jun 3, 2025 09:38 AM

June Rail Upgrades Disrupt Travel Between Bristol and South Wales

Jun 2, 2025 22:27 PM

flydubai Resumes Dubai-Damascus Flights After 12 Years, Opening New Travel Opportunities

Jun 2, 2025 20:41 PM
Trains at London's King’s Cross station under a glass roof

Big Travel Shake-Up on 15 June: London Trains Suspended Across Four Counties

Jun 2, 2025 18:34 PM
IndiGo aircraft taxiing on runway at an Indian airport

Airlines Join Forces to Rethink India–West Travel Routes

Jun 2, 2025 16:29 PM
Greater Anglia trains at a station platform in London

Rail Disruptions Expected During Tottenham Stadium Shows

Jun 2, 2025 15:42 PM
Woman using a megaphone during a public strike

Finnair Strike Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations at Helsinki Airport

Jun 2, 2025 14:36 PM
Modern hotel room with two unmade beds and abstract pendant lighting

New Adults Only Resort Opens Doors in Halkidiki, Expanding Travel Options Beyond Greek Islands

Jun 1, 2025 20:47 PM

Helsinki Strike Shakes Flight Schedules Ahead of Summer Rush

Jun 1, 2025 18:32 PM

Royal Highland Show 2025: City Buses Diverted for June Event

May 31, 2025 11:24 AM
TUI Airways aircraft taxiing on runway

Budapest Joins Birmingham’s Summer Flight Network

May 31, 2025 09:39 AM
Group of people relaxing in a wooden boat on a calm lake

New Lake District Pass Connects Buses and Boats for Easier Day Travel

May 31, 2025 04:41 AM