An influencer is trying to rebuild his life after a horrific plane crash that nearly killed him and his partner.
Xavi Caballol, a Spanish entrepreneur, was piloting his small private ultralight plane when it crashed.
The shocking accident at Viladamat Aerodrome in Girona on October 19 was caught on camera – and resulted in multiple fractures for the couple.
The crash from a height of 150 feet resulted in no injuries among them including broken vertebrae and many other bones. Xavi also fractured his skull, causing a loss of mobility in part of his face.
Now Xavi, 49, and partner Alba Serch are going through a grueling road back to rehab.
The couple are in wheelchairs but are practicing walking again with a physiotherapy regimen.
Xavi says he hopes sharing the video of the crash will help every future pilot prevent accidents.
He said: “The video of the accident that changed our lives. We have decided to share this video, despite it being traumatic for us.
“We are told that ultralight aviation is very safe, and from experience I categorically affirm that it is not. It’s a beautiful world that I would reserve for commercial and private pilots with lots of flight hours and experience.
“In my case, I had practiced this type of maneuver hundreds of times and never had I stalled so violently and dropped like a stone.
“I don’t know if it was due to a drop, thermal, a sudden change in wind as we had very laminar (calm) wind… I don’t know.
“What I do know is that I will never fly again, even though I have my pilot’s license.
“This video also serves to silence the mouths that have no idea about aviation and write fabricated atrocities about the accident. God protect you as he protected us.”
The Andorran businessman was once known as Ferrariman on social media and the couple would show off their luxury lifestyle with fast cars and glamorous destinations.
However, the accident has changed their outlook on life.
Xavi said: “We have always been very selfish and self-centered, but this experience has made us feel more with people, it has awakened our sense of helping others.
“We are forever grateful for this second chance.”
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