Destroyed in Seconds Season 1 Episode 64 Failed Brakes, Snowmobile Mistake
- January 1, 1970
- 21 min
Failed Brakes, Snowmobile Mistake is the sixty-fourth episode of the first season of Destroyed in Seconds. This gripping episode features a collection of unbelievable footage of catastrophic accidents that occurred when brake systems failed on snowmobiles.
The episode begins with an alarming scene of a man speeding down a snow-covered hill on his snowmobile, only to realise that his brakes have failed. He desperately tries to slow down the machine by skidding it to a halt, but the snowmobile crashes into a tree, causing the rider to sustain serious injuries. The scene demonstrates the grave risk snowmobilers are exposed to, especially when their braking system fails.
In another scene, a snowmobile driver tears across a frozen lake, only to be thrown off his vehicle when it skids on some ice. The snowmobile, which was travelling at breakneck speed, barrels towards the man and smashes into him. The rider is flung into the air and crashes to the ground. He suffers from a fractured skull and multiple injuries.
The next incident involves a group of snowmobilers in Washington, who go on a ride in the wilderness. One of the riders goes ahead of the rest and encounters a steep hill. When he tries to slow down the snowmobile, he realises that his brakes have failed. The rider panics and jumps off the vehicle only to watch it careen down the hill and smash into a tree. The machine explodes on impact, resulting in a huge fireball that consumes the snowmobile.
In yet another scene, a man hits the throttle too hard, causing his snowmobile's rear to break away from the ground, causing a wipeout. Despite the danger, the man restarts his snowmobile and tries to ride up the hill when the machine tumbles backward, and the pilot is hit by the vehicle.
The episode also highlights the peril that riders face when they ride snowmobiles across thin ice. In one scene, two men who were racing across a frozen lake, lost control of their snowmobiles and plunged through the thin ice underneath. Both men managed to escape the freezing water, but their vehicles remained submerged in the cold water.
As the episode progresses, viewers are treated to more scenes of snowmobiles crashing into trees, tumbling down hills and exploding after brake failures.
The episode concludes with a stark reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and servicing of snowmobiles. The show's narrator advises snowmobile owners to ensure that their vehicles are regularly serviced by qualified mechanics. He also stresses the need for riders to check their brake systems before embarking on a ride.
In conclusion, Failed Brakes, Snowmobile Mistake is a gripping episode of Destroyed in Seconds that highlights the danger of brake system failures when snowmobiling. The footage of mishaps and accidents on snowmobiles is both astonishing and distressing. The episode serves as a cautionary tale for anyone who loves the thrill of snowmobiling, reminding them that safety should always be a top priority.