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Passenger ejects from a Rafale fighter jet on takeoff
A passenger in the back seat of a Rafale fighter jet ejected shortly after takeoff in Saint-Dizier Air Force base, France. The fighter jet made an emergency landing with the broken canopy. The 60-year-old man, who actually is not an Air Force member, accidentally ejected himself from the cockpit of a Rafale fighter jet just after takeoff and fell on the runway. He was immediately hospitalized. His current state is not serious, but his back was injured. "He is now in a stable… (airlinerwatch.com) 更多...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Forgot in the brief to Never touch this handle... lol...
I'm sure he didn't know what he was grabbing. Probably a reflex grab from the g's of acceleration. Even though I briefed thoroughly and said never touch this, I once had a startled passenger grab the cyclic bar in an R-44 right at lift-off.
Hmmm! Wonder what this lever is for!
BAAMMMM
Expensive day for someone...between the canopy, the seat, and replacing the front seaters flight suit (those stains are NEVER coming out). Bet it was a cool ride while it lasted... Note to self: if you feel the need to hang on to something tight, make sure it is not painted black and yellow.
Strange, He should have been briefed before the flight. And he is lucky, parachute might not have opened if it was really just after takeoff.