INSANE VIDEO: Speedboat Racers Survive After Boat Goes Airborne, Flips at Over 200 MPH While Trying to Break Speed Record in Lake Havasu, Arizona

During an Arizona boating event on Saturday, speedboat captains attempting to break a record were catapulted into the air at 210 miles per hour, flipping and making what looked like a gruesome splash landing.  

Thankfully, the two individuals only sustained minor injuries, but boating enthusiasts and onlookers at Lake Havasu were horrified.

The boat was part of the Freedom One Racing team fleet from Kansas City, Missouri.

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The incident was also caught at several different angles. Bystanders are heard screaming expletives in horror:

Footage from inside the cockpit shows the boaters reaching 210 miles per hour before the horrifying crash.

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Freedom One Racing announced in a Facebook post, “We are glad everyone is safe and in good condition,” thankineveryonene for “all of the prayers.”

Per the Arizona Republic:

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.

The incident happened during Desert Storm Shootout, an annual event that showcases high-performance powerboats racing across Lake Havasu at breakneck speeds.

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