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February 3

Fast-Doc

Well done!

It’s good to see the bravery on the cop’s and the citizens’ part. I’m glad to read about that. Too bad for the Cirrus, but that can be replaced. I’m glad it fell on open ground.

I wonder why the chute was pulled? Which came first the fire or the chute?

Does anyone know what the the Cirrus POH emergency procedure says about in flight fire and the chute? Particularly fire in the cockpit vs. engine or wing fire?

I’d think a high speed emergency decent and landing would be indicated over a slow ride down on a canopy, but I don’t know.

February 3

Rich_R

Fire and chutes don’t mix well.

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February 3 ▶ Rich_R

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Not for long at any rate…

February 4

JimH_in_CA

The caps was activated. the aircraft landed nose down. the fire started soon afterward.
A local news article;

This may be the first CAPS activation that almost killed the pilot and passenger.!

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February 4 ▶ JimH_in_CA

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No ---- I remember an awful event where a Cirrus lost the engine and the pilot (dad with his teenage son) headed for a road. He did pull the parachute but it flamed, and when he drew close to the road the parachute was snagged on a street light and ripped the plane apart and both were killed.