This happened about 50 miles from where I live. Unfortunatly no one in the helicopter survived but the pilot and passenger of the Cirrus SR22 survived, probably thanks to the parachute.
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Very sad. 
I've always been a little leery about those parachutes, but they definitely saved the day for those two pilots. I've always wondered if having a parachute aboard may influence a pilot to make bad decisions (safety related) that he wouldn't otherwise make if he didn't have a parachute. 
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I've always been a little leery about those parachutes, but they definitely saved the day for those two pilots. I've always wondered if having a parachute aboard may influence a pilot to make bad decisions (safety related) that he wouldn't otherwise make if he didn't have a parachute. Brian
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Very sad.
Can't see that the parachute would lead to bad decisions, Brian.
Wouldn't run a red light because of good brakes and safety belts in the car, or jump out of a boat because I'm wearing a life jacket.
Can't see that the parachute would lead to bad decisions, Brian.
Wouldn't run a red light because of good brakes and safety belts in the car, or jump out of a boat because I'm wearing a life jacket.
Cheers, Mike.
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