Well, it is remarkable to see that he managed to walk away from this incident. A few more centimeters, and the outcome could have been different. Providence seemed to be on his side that day. While it is acknowledged that airshow pilots accept the risks and trade them for glory, it is profoundly painful when you lose a friend. The reality remains that if one flies low enough for long enough, the risk of fatality becomes inevitable.
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/512832
A experimental Van's RV-8, kit built by Henry L. Gorgas, was performing maneuvers during an airshow at Afonsos Air Force Base (SBAF), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, when it collided with the ground and skidded for a few meters before coming to a stop.
The pilot was not injured and walked away and the aircraft received substantial damage.
https://x.com/aero_in/status/1924188653 ... i-ileso%2F
