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USA Today
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Speedboat leaps out of water, somersaults before crashing into Arizona lake: Watch video
Speedboat leaps out of water, somersaults before crashing into Arizona lake: Watch video Show Caption Hide Caption Dramatic video: Speedboat flips through the air in dramatic crash Videos show a speedboat attempting to break a speed record going airborne during the Desert Storm boating event in Arizona. A speedboat attempting to reach high speeds lost control and somersaulted through the air before dramatically crashing into the water at a boating event in Arizona. Video footage from the annual Desert Storm event in Lake Havasu, about 150 miles south of Las Vegas, shows the Freedom One Racing boat leaping out of the water into the air, and backflipping and twisting midair before crashing upside down on lake waters on April 26. The boat was moving at a speed of more than 200 mph before the crash, according to video footage shared by Freedom One Racing from inside the cockpit. 'No, no, no! Oh my god. Oh my god,' a person can be heard saying in the footage, as others can be heard screaming and swearing. Watch: Out of control speedboat crashes at Lake Havasu in Arizona "Drivers are safe, just a little banged up," Freedom One said in a post on Facebook around 4:00 p.m. on April 26. The team later said, "everyone is safe and in good condition' and thanked all those who "reached out and for all of the prayers." Freedom One Racing is a powerboat racing team from Kansas City "dedicated to raising money for charitable causes and organizations." It owns a custom catamaran Skater boat named America One, which aims "to be the fastest shootout-style race boat in the world," according to the team's website. "Designed to be shorter, lighter, and more powerful than traditional shootout boats, it was engineered for pure speed," Freedom One says about the boat. Watch teh standoff: Video shows goose not backing down from tiger at Columbus Zoo in Ohio 'Flying for the first time' While it is not known how much damage the boat received in the accident, Freedom One said the boat got "a few scratches" and "went flying for the first time" at Desert Storm Shootout, an annual event that showcases high-performance powerboats racing across Lake Havasu at lightening speeds. Despite the accident, Freedom One won the race "even though it was upside down and backwards," boat technician Ryan Olah said, adding the team raised "close to $20k this week in Havasu for charities." Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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
