The Cirrus SR22 pilot who pulled the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and was saved by a cruise ship about 250 miles east of Maui this week has released a selfie video of the incident. Leu Morton’s facial expression is incredibly calm despite the stressful situation and, through an open door, Morton’s video shows the parachute above the airplane moments before it hits the water.
Cirrus SR22 Pilot Releases Selfie Video from Ditching
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Leu Morton successfully deployed his Cirrus SR22's parachute system in the Pacific Ocean due to a fuel system malfunction.
- Morton calmly documented the incident with a selfie video, showing the parachute guiding the plane to the water.
- After contacting the Coast Guard, Morton was directed to a cruise ship and safely rescued from a life raft, averting a potential tragedy.
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