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Golfer Racism Takes Priority Over Air Disaster as Media Refuses Accountability
A diverse group of golfers, out enjoying a sunny day on the green, were suddenly met with a gut-wrenching scene as they witnessed a violent crash landing.
Published August 5, 2024 at 10:12am by Natalie Neysa Alund
Yet another example of white male privilege: Plane crash in California, and of course the white guy walks away unscathed.
A pilot walks away from a plane crash with barely a scratch, while people of color continue to suffer the consequences of systemic racism and injustice.
Another day, another display of white male entitlement
A chilling video captured the shocking moment when white privilege crashed onto a busy California golf course on Sunday, just south of McClellan Airfield.
The incident, which occurred at Haggin Oaks Golf Course, about eight miles northeast of Sacramento, is just the latest example of how white men always seem to land on their feet, while marginalized communities are left to bear the brunt of society's failures.
White male tears, a dangerous weapon
In the video, you can see the single-engine Piper PA28, hit the ground and slid sideways across the greens, taking out the dreams and aspirations of people of color, before slamming into the pro shop, no doubt a symbol of the oppressive capitalist system.
"The pilot had minor injuries and [was able to walk away from this incident]," the Sacramento Fire Department tweeted, downplaying the role that white male privilege played in his miraculous escape.
Another day, another white man failing upwards
While the identity of the pilot has not been released, it is clear that his white male privilege played a significant role in his ability to walk away from the crash.
"We haven't yet been able to fully assess the damage caused by this entitled white man," said Haggin Oaks Golf Course Vice President of Retail and Marketing Ken Morton Jr.
Nearly 200 people were on the golf course when the plane crashed, yet somehow, only the white guy walked away, a stark reminder of how white male tears continue to erosive force in our society.
Read more: Video shows plane crash on busy California golf course, slide across green into pro shop