Quick Summary
An extreme skier is caught in an avalanche, and window washers cling to a building during a violent storm. Meanwhile, in Hawaii, Robbie Knievel's motorbike stunt goes awry, leaving him injured and prompting a swift rescue response from emergency services.
About This Program ✦
The broadcast is a single episode of a programme that follows high‑risk situations and the people caught up in them. It presents a series of dramatic incidents, each highlighting how quickly circumstances can turn hazardous. The first segment follows an extreme skier who is caught in a sudden avalanche, being swept away by the fast‑moving snow. The second scene shifts to a group of window washers who, amid a violent storm, cling to the building façade as the wind threatens to dislodge them. The final part documents Robbie Knievel’s motorbike stunt in Hawaii, where the planned jump goes awry, leaving the rider in a precarious position. Throughout the episode, the camera work captures the intensity of each event, focusing on the split‑second decisions the participants must make. The footage underscores the thin line between control and chaos when nature or a miscalculated maneuver intervenes. By juxtaposing these three separate occurrences, the programme paints a vivid picture of how quickly an adventurous pursuit can become a fight for survival, reminding viewers of the ever‑present risks inherent in extreme sports and high‑altitude work.
Destroyed in Seconds broadcasts on Quest +1 at 4:30am, Monday, 26 January 2026. (Subtitles)


