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MythBusters S9E16 — Duct Tape Plane
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MythBusters•Season 9•Episode 16

Duct Tape Plane

7.3/10 · 134 votesOct 19, 201160 min

Ranked #3 of 21 in Season 9•+0.3 vs season avg

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Adam and Jamie test three viral videos featuring the extraordinary excavator: Can it really row a barge? Be used to go wakeboarding? Perform seemingly impossible feats of acrobatics? Then -- using only duct tape -- Kari, Grant, and Tory attempt to patch up a plane

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Jamie Hyneman

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Kari Byron

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Episode Summary

"Duct Tape Plane" is episode 16 of MythBusters season 9. It scored 7.3/10 from 134 votes, ranking #3 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on October 19, 2011.

Next: E17 · Flying GuillotineBest of Season 9