Recently, a paragliding accident that resulted in severe disability has drawn public attention. The court ruled that the participant himself should bear 80% of the liability. This judgment highlights the legal application of the ‘assumption of risk’ principle in extreme sports.According to Article 1176 of China’s Civil Code, individuals who voluntarily participate in recreational or sports activities involving inherent risks cannot claim tort liability against other participants for injuries sustained during such activities—unless they can prove intentional misconduct or gross negligence on the part of others. In this case, the court found that the paragliding club had provided basic safety training, qualified equipment, and clearly communicated the associated risks. The participant, an adult fully aware of these risks, chose to engage in the activity and failed to strictly follow operational protocols during flight, which was deemed the primary cause of the accident. Consequently, the court assigned him the majority of the responsibility.This case serves as a reminder: before engaging in high-risk outdoor activities, individuals must thoroughly assess their own capabilities, undergo proper professional training, and strictly adhere to safety procedures. Organizers, meanwhile, must also fulfill their duty of care by implementing robust safety measures and emergency response plans to minimize the likelihood of accidents.
近日，一起滑翔伞运动事故引发社会关注：一名飞行者在参与滑翔伞活动时不幸坠落，造成严重伤残。法院审理后认定，该飞行者需自行承担80%的责任。这一判决凸显了极限运动中‘自甘风险’原则的法律适用。根据我国《民法典》第1176条，自愿参加具有一定风险的文体活动，因其他参与者的行为受到损害的，受害人不得请求其他参与者承担侵权责任，除非能证明对方存在故意或重大过失。本案中，法院查明滑翔伞俱乐部已提供基本安全培训、合格装备，并明确告知相关风险；而飞行者作为成年人，在明知风险的情况下仍选择参与，且在飞行过程中未严格遵守操作规范，是导致事故发生的主要原因。因此，法院判定其承担主要责任。此案例提醒公众：参与高风险户外运动前，务必充分评估自身能力，认真接受专业培训，并严格遵守安全规程。同时，组织方也应切实履行安全保障义务，完善应急预案，以最大程度降低事故发生的可能性。
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