Cirrus SR20 Fatal Crash in SC

(GreenPilot) wrote in message . com...
News from the ground is the BRS Chute was deployed but did not arrest
the aircraft's descent. Early WAGS are lack of sufficient altitude to
properly deploy the chute, as the acccident occurred during take-off
phase. YMMV and wait for the NTSB Report.


I wouldn't put to much stock in the deployment report, at least
until the NTSB can verify that the pin and handle were pulled. A
post-crash fire can cause the rocket propellant to ingite, deploying
the chute long after impact.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

On 21 Apr 2004 15:57:41 -0700, (John Galban)
wrote:


I wouldn't put to much stock in the deployment report, at least
until the NTSB can verify that the pin and handle were pulled.

Most Cirrus pilots fly with the pin removed. In previous crashes
involving fires the cabin area was too badly damaged to determine
whether the handle was pulled. There was one incident (Lexington, Ky)
when the chute failed to deploy in the air but did deploy after the
plane made an off airport landing (fortunately the gas tank was not
ruptured).

"Peter R." wrote:

...... when it went down in a ball of fire .....

I find myself doubtful of the veracity of this reporter.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the band to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't come home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".

GreenPilot wrote:

Always seems like a rash of GA accidents right as the weather turns
warm...wonder why that is?

While the weather just turned warm here, it's been warm in SC for over a month.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the band to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't come home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".

Dave,

when it went down in a ball of fire


Quality journalism...

An oxymoron if ever there was one.


Well, I'm a journalist, so I take offense to that. But still, that
article is utter crap.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)