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Ferdinand Puentes, the pilot of a private plane, captured this chilling selfie just moments before his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The engine failure that led to the crash resulted in the death of one of the eight passengers, making this selfie a haunting reminder of the fragility of life. The image, taken just before impact, shows Puentes with a calm expression, perhaps unaware of the imminent danger. The ocean stretches endlessly behind him, a stark contrast to the tragedy that would soon unfold. This selfie serves as a poignant snapshot of a life-changing moment, captured forever in a single frame.
Ferdinand Puentes, the pilot of a private plane, captured this chilling selfie just moments before his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The engine failure that led to the crash resulted in the death of one of the eight passengers, making this selfie a haunting reminder of the fragility of life. The image, taken just before impact, shows Puentes with a calm expression, perhaps unaware of the imminent danger. The ocean stretches endlessly behind him, a stark contrast to the tragedy that would soon unfold. This selfie serves as a poignant snapshot of a life-changing moment, captured forever in a single frame.