Speedboat goes airborne at Lake Havasu during attempt to break record
During a dramatic crash at Lake Havasu's Desert Storm boating event, a speedboat somersaulted through the air.
Spectators watched in horror as the speedboat lifted into the air on April 26, trying to break a speed record. The two passengers on board sustained minor injuries.
The Freedom One Racing boat was zooming at about 200 mph before going airborne, backflipping and twisting midair before crashing into the water.
Freedom One Racing is a powerboat racing team from Kansas City. Its team has a custom catamaran Skater boat named America One.
"We are glad everyone is safe and in good condition," Freedom One Racing wrote on Facebook. "Thanks to everyone that has reached out and for all of the prayers."
The incident happened during Desert Storm Shootout, an annual event that showcases high-performance powerboats racing across Lake Havasu at breakneck speeds.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Speedboat goes airborne at Lake Havasu during attempt to break record
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