Outdoors/Adventure

Video: Beaver plane crash

This is a video of the deHavilland Beaver plane crash in Anchorage, AK, on June 7, 2009. My father and I were videotaping planes taking off and landing when the wind kicked up and sent the Beaver taking off right at us.

The wing was less than five feet over our heads, and the radial engine was less than eight feet to my left. No exaggeration! The slow motion at the end gives a little better look at how close it was. Everyone onboard was in pristine condition: 2 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs.

For those wondering what camcorder I use it is a Canon VIXIA HF20.

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