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 safely deployed his Cirrus SR22's airframe parachute (CAPS) over the Pacific Ocean due to a fuel system malfunction.
- Morton calmly used a satellite phone to report the emergency and was directed by the Coast Guard to a nearby cruise ship for rescue.
- After the parachute guided the plane to the water, Morton deployed a life raft and was successfully picked up by the cruise ship's crew, turning a potentially tragic incident into a smooth rescue.
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