Lindsey Vonn’s last downhill tune-up before her Olympics comeback ended with a shocking scene.

The 41-year-old skier had to be airlifted off a Switzerland course Friday after crashing during the World Cup race in her preparations for her fifth and final Olympics tour next week in Cortina.

The snowy conditions at Crans-Montana wreaked havoc on the competitors, with Vonn being one of three individuals to crash and the race being cancelled after her fall, according to the Associated Press.

“I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee,” Vonn wrote on her Instagram Story, while not specifying if she will be able to race in Italy. “I am discussing the situation with my doctors and team and will continue to undergo further exams.

“This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback. My Olympic dream is not over. Thank you for all of the love and support. I will give more information when I have it.

Friday’s race reportedly featured low visibility.

Vonn lost control while making a turn moments after going airborne for a second, with the 2010 Gold medalist hitting the snow and then dangerously skidding toward the netting.

She posted the fastest first-checkpoint time earlier in the race, per the AP.

Her momentum led Vonn right into the netting and she ultimately got tangled in the webbing.

Vonn received medical attention for about five minutes before she finally stood up while using her skis for support.

She eventually moved around a little on her skis before leaning over to grab her left knee.

Vonn later received airlift support to remove her from the course, with a group of helpers surrounding her before being lifted off the course alongside two others.

She had been scheduled to compete in a super-G event Saturday.

“I know she hurt her knee, I talked to her,” International Ski and Snowboard Federation CEO Urs Lehmann told reporters, per the AP. “I don’t know if it’s really heavy and (if) she won’t miss the Olympics. Let’s wait for what the doctors are saying.”

It’s not yet known what this injury will mean for Vonn at the Cortina Olympics with the Women’s downhill skiing event scheduled for Feb. 8, along with training sessions in advance.

She reportedly also will compete in the super-G and team combined event.

Vonn retired in 2019 after a storied career that placed her among the greatest skiers of all time, having won three Olympic medals plus two Gold medals in the World Championships.

She battled injuries throughout her career, including surgeries on both knees. Vonn announced in April 2024 that she has a titanium knee.

Five years later, Vonn announced she would be un-retiring with the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on the horizon.

Vonn last earned an Olympic medal in 2018 when she finished in third in the Pyeongchang Games.

“Well, it’s off to Colorado…. I hope the (US) uniform still fits,” Vonn wrote in a 2024 Instagram post.

Vonn qualified for the 2026 Olympic Games in December, winning two races and tallying podium finishes in the three others.

“I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my 5th and final Olympics! When I made the decision to return to ski racing, I always had one eye on Cortina because it’s a place that is very, very special to me,” Vonn posted on Instagram on Dec. 23, 2025. “Although I can’t guarantee any outcomes, I can guarantee that I will give my absolute best every time l kick out of the starting gate. No matter how these games end up, I feel like I’ve already won.

“I am grateful for how the season has gone so far, but I am just getting started.”

Vonn also made waves recently by posting some bikini snaps from a recent snap at a boutique hotel in the Austrian Alps.