Woman performs a handstand on a moving helicopter before diving into a lake
A video of a woman doing a handstand while flying on a helicopter has stunned people. The video will wow you too.
A woman’s incredible stunt of doing a handstand on a moving helicopter was shared on social media. A video shows how she also dives into a lake after performing the handstand. Ellie Smart, who is known for diving from unusual places, shared her video on her personal page.

“World’s first handstand from a helicopter,” she wrote as she shared the video. The clip opens to show her inside the helicopter flying above a waterbody. Within moments, she does a handstand by balancing herself on top of one of the landing skids of the aircraft. She then dives into the lake below with absolutely perfection.
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Take a look at this video of the woman’s daredevil stunt:
The video was posted last month. Since then, it has accumulated more than 2.8 million views. The share has also prompted people to post varied comments.
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How did Instagram users react to the video?
“How many times did you measure the length to the propellers?” asked an Instagram user. “I’d be more afraid of getting my foot chopped off than jumping off the helicopter,” added another. “That’s some next-level grip strength,” expressed a third. “So epic,” wrote a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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