Video shows small plane almost crashing in Colorado mountains

A video posted on social media showed a small plane coming dangerously close to crashing into a Colorado mountain.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation into the Thursday afternoon incident.

The single-engine Cessna 152 was flying near Devil’s Thumb when it stopped and descended, the FAA said in a brief statement. He landed safely at his destination.

Jason Dunn said in a Facebook post that he was walking when he saw the plane coming up the valley from the opposite side. He wrote that it was “clear the plane was struggling to get out of the seat.”

“He was coming straight at us and as a former licensed pilot I was worried he would go into aerodynamic stall,” he posted. “Then it happened, or the pilot made one last effort to turn the plane into a dead end valley before hitting the mountain (or us).”

In the footage, the plane is seen flying towards the ground before quickly ascending.

The FAA said it is not yet known how many people were on board.