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Automobile
Commercial Pilot Speeds Porsche up to 300 km/h, Triggers Public Panic
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:57 PM
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A video circulating online shows a commercial airline pilot driving a Porsche at speeds ranging from 110 to 300 km per hour, causing panic among onlookers before the vehicle was seized by authorities.
A short video that has gone viral on social media captures a commercial airline pilot behind the wheel of a Porsche, accelerating to speeds reported between 110 km/h and 300 km/h on a public road. Witnesses in the clip can be seen reacting with alarm as the high‑performance car whizzes past, prompting concerns about road safety.
The footage, originally posted by Bhaskar English, quickly drew attention for the unusual combination of a licensed pilot and a sports car operating at such extreme velocities. Local commuters described the scene as frightening, noting that the vehicle’s rapid movement disrupted normal traffic flow.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the video surfaced, and the Porsche was reportedly seized as part of an investigation into dangerous driving. No injuries were reported, and the identity of the driver beyond his profession as a commercial pilot has not been disclosed.
Authorities have reminded the public that operating any vehicle at speeds far exceeding legal limits constitutes a serious offense, regardless of the driver’s professional background. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about reckless driving on Indian roads.
The footage, originally posted by Bhaskar English, quickly drew attention for the unusual combination of a licensed pilot and a sports car operating at such extreme velocities. Local commuters described the scene as frightening, noting that the vehicle’s rapid movement disrupted normal traffic flow.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the video surfaced, and the Porsche was reportedly seized as part of an investigation into dangerous driving. No injuries were reported, and the identity of the driver beyond his profession as a commercial pilot has not been disclosed.
Authorities have reminded the public that operating any vehicle at speeds far exceeding legal limits constitutes a serious offense, regardless of the driver’s professional background. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about reckless driving on Indian roads.