# Near Death Encounters Online Base Jumper Survives Cliffhanger By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-news-show-truth-nbcs-matt-lauer-finally-blushes References: [people](http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20224899,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines) With the advent of [extreme sports photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-urban-eyes-vest) and the ubiquity of videocameras worldwide, near death experiences are being captured on film like never before. In this video, Matt Lauer is interviewing Hans Lange, a [base jumper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara) who survived a perilous crash that could have killed him--and caught the whole thing on tape. And in March, Lufthansa passengers got the sickening thrill of a lifetime when their plane [attempted to land in Hamburg](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGBfA3saZ5Y) amid storm-force winds. When wind shear threatened to crash the plane, the pilot pulled the plane up off of the runway and back into the air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Sports Photography:** Opportunity for developing innovative cameras and equipment to capture high-quality footage of extreme sports activities. - **Near Death Experience Documentation:** Potential to create platforms and technologies for individuals to document and share their near-death experiences. - **Real-time Video Sharing:** Opportunity to develop platforms and applications that enable real-time sharing and streaming of videos captured during near-death encounters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Camera and Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing specialized cameras and accessories for extreme sports photography. - **Digital Media and Sharing Platforms:** Opportunities for creating online platforms and applications dedicated to sharing and documenting near-death experiences. - **Technology and Aviation:** Potential for developing improved aircraft technology and safety measures to prevent tragic accidents during extreme weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Tech Brand-Backed Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Aviation Safety Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-safetynovela.md) - [Self-Landing Hobbyist Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Opulent Hotel-Like Jumbo Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa-technik-explorer.md) - [Grim Heirloom Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wishes-jacket.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md)