Influencer couple posts harrowing video of the horrific plane crash that nearly killed them: ‘Changed our lives’

An influencer is trying to rebuild his life after a horrific plane crash in which he and his partner almost died as a result.

An influencer is trying to rebuild his life after a horrific plane crash in which he and his partner almost died.

Xavi Caballol, a Spanish entrepreneur, was piloting his small private ultralight aircraft when it plummeted to the ground.

The shocking accident at the Viladamat aerodrome in Girona on October 19 was captured on camera – and resulted in multiple fractures for the couple.

The impact from a height of 45 metres saw injuries between 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 undergoing a gruelling path back to rehabilitation.

The couple are in wheelchairs but are practising being able to walk again with a regime of physiotherapy.

Xavi Caballol has shared pictures of his and partner Alba Serch's recovery from their injuries from the crash. Picture: SWNS

Alba Serch was filming as the ultralight aircraft that Xavi Caballol was piloting plummeted to the ground during the crash. Picture: SWNS

Xavi says he hopes sharing the crash video will help any future pilots prevent accidents.

He said: “The video of the accident that has changed our lives. We have decided to share this video, despite it being traumatic for us.

“They tell us that ultralight aviation is very safe and from experience I categorically affirm that it is not. It is a beautiful world that I would reserve for commercial and private pilots with many hours of flight and experience.

“In my case, I had practised this type of manoeuvre hundreds of times and it never happened to me to stall in such a violent way and fall like a stone.

“I don’t know if it was due to a downdraft, a thermal, a sudden change in wind since we had very laminar (smooth) wind … I don’t know.

Alba Serch and Xavi Caballol in happier times before the aircraft crash. Picture: SWNS

“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 invented atrocities about the accident. God protect you as he protected us.”

The businessman from Andorra used to be known as Ferrariman on social media, and the couple would show off their luxury lifestyle of fast cars and glamorous destinations.

However, the accident has changed their outlook on life.

“We have always been very selfish and focused on ourselves, but this experience has made us empathise more with people, it has awakened in us the feeling of helping others,” Xavi said.

“We are forever grateful for this second chance.”