The first PR9 ejection was from the first PR9. One of the leading edge root attachments to the fuselage failed when being tested off the coast of Southport. The pilot managed to eject and was recovered unhurt. Sadly, the observer did not manage to eject and was killed.
A Chilean air force pilot was "ejected" from his PR9 after encountering clear air turbulence. The ejection seat hadn't been correctly installed after servicing. The result was that it went up the rail and then fired. The nav spent several minutes as captain trying in vain to ascertain from the pilot what the loud bang followed by sound of rushing air was. On seeing the Andes coming up rather rapidly, and no word from the pilot, he ejected. Both were recovered safely.
Reichman