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ETOPS
10th Sep 2022, 08:51
Haven't heard of any previous use of the parachute in this type of light jet...

https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20220909-0

A Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet, N77VJ, sustained substantial damage following a CAPS parachute deployment and subsequent impact with wooded/marshy terrain while on the RNAV 33 approach at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM/KISM), Orlando, FL
One occupant was seriously injured, and two of the three occupants received minor injuries.

megan
10th Sep 2022, 22:46
Weather was poor at the time of the accident. A thunderstorm was passing the airport

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