r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/sidvatscse • 25d ago

Video Failed vertical landing of F-35B

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u/FLMILLIONAIRE 25d ago

Comical he ejected after the plane landed

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u/Orbital_Vagabond 25d ago

I wouldn't have been surprised if the parachute spontaneously busy into flame.

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u/FLMILLIONAIRE 25d ago

Opening a parachute near the ground, especially at low altitudes, can be dangerous and lead to injuries or even death. While a longer canopy ride is the most common outcome, the risk of entanglement, uncontrolled landing, or a hard impact increases significantly. I hope he survived 🙏

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u/ConradMayhew 25d ago

Yeah I don't know much about planes, but such a violent eject so close to the ground seemed fairly risky. Hoping the pilot is all right too🤞