Interesting article, with video.
My favorite part is this: "A single pilot flew the jet until it was set on its final course, then parachuted out moments before impact. The 727 then was controlled by a remote operator in a chase plane."
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/727CrashesForCameras_206618-1.html
Crashing a 727 for Science
Fri May 04, 2012 1:00 pm
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Fri May 04, 2012 5:01 pm
Re: Crashing a 727 for Science
That is one big RC airplane. 
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