Man plans to buy a Boeing 737 to turn it into an underground bunker instead of flying it

Instead of taking off into the sky, this Boeing 737 may soon disappear underground as the centerpiece of an ambitious underground bunker project.

What began as a routine digging job quickly snowballed into one of the most unconventional reuse ideas the internet has seen this year.

YouTuber Tornado Dave originally set out to explore space beneath an existing bunker on his property, not to shop for a commercial airliner.

However, a quick look at Facebook Marketplace changed everything, and chaos followed.

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Why he thinks the aircraft will make a good underground bunker

In his video, Dave explained that the aircraft isn’t a complete plane, but a sizable fuselage section measuring roughly 47 feet long and about 12 feet wide.

After taking measurements, he realized it could fit almost perfectly into the underground layout he already had planned.

Compared to a standard shipping container, which he also bought, the aircraft offers far more usable width and a shape better suited to being buried.

Shipping containers aren’t designed to handle heavy soil pressure or constant moisture, while an airliner’s fuselage is engineered to endure immense structural stress.

The plan is to dig down around five feet, build a reinforced steel box around the fuselage, and pour concrete to create a sealed, dry chamber.

Once buried, the plane would connect to an existing network of tunnels, a well, and a concealed lift system.

One of the aircraft’s doors could act as an escape hatch, while another would lead directly into a shed, creating multiple hidden access points.

Somehow, the original airplane toilet is still inside, and Dave is seriously considering keeping it, although it probably won’t be very useful.

Inside the fuselage, the jet still features exposed wiring, aircraft piping, light fixtures, and interior framing.

While smashed windows and bird damage are currently part of the décor, Dave saw it as a blank canvas rather than a mess.

With insulation, lighting, and structural reinforcement, the rounded interior could become a surprisingly spacious underground room.

What will convince him to buy it

Of course, moving a Boeing 737 fuselage down public roads won’t be simple or cheap, and it’s usually only large corporations that can manage a similar feat.

Special permits, escort vehicles, and heavy machinery will all be required.

Dave is upfront about the cost and admits the final decision depends heavily on viewer support.

If the video performs well, he’ll buy the plane and commit to the build for his underground bunker.

It may seem impractical at first, but many people have successfully converted old airplanes into useful spaces.

This man even owns a private jet villa made from a Boeing 737, so the potential is definitely there.

If you want to see this project take off (or be buried), you can check out his video and show your support.

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