Shocking Video: Plane Crash-Lands on Golf Course in California

A video capturing the crash landing of a plane on a golf course has gone viral on social media. The footage shows the aircraft suddenly descending and crashing onto the golf course. The incident occurred at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in California, USA, and was recorded by a CCTV camera.

The aircraft involved was identified as a small, single-engine Piper PA28. According to the pilot, the plane experienced a malfunction, causing him to lose control at an altitude of 400 feet. Sensing the danger, the pilot decided to land the aircraft on the fairway of the golf course. Remarkably, a person was already standing at the spot where the plane crash-landed.

The golfer got a second life!

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Plane Lands on Golf Course

The pilot chose to land on the golf course as it was an open and safe area. Fortunately, the pilot sustained only minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he was reported to be out of danger. Despite the plane leaking fuel after the crash, no fire broke out, preventing further disaster.

Plane Collides with Wall

A person was nearby when the incident occurred. Had the landing spot been slightly off, it could have resulted in a fatal accident. The video shows the plane colliding with a wall after hitting the ground, bringing it to a stop. If the plane had crashed in a residential area, the outcome could have been much worse.

Following the incident, an employee of the golf course commented, “We heard a loud explosion, but we didn’t know what it was. I’ve never seen anything like this before. It felt like something crazy had happened.” The video of this shocking incident is now going viral on social media.