I had the priviledge of watching a similar one out at the Sebring racetrack. Years ago there was a model airport adjacent to the Sebring racetrack/airport. I was able to see a few really neat planes including a B-52. Sadly, it crashed as well, but not a severe as that last video.
Strange that they tried to fly it in such heavy winds. After the push it got on the inital takeoff I'm surprised they didn't just wait for better conditions.
It's a problem with real B-52's as well. As a fix they designed the main landing gear to remain aligned with the runway while the plane crabbed against the wind.
Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP
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