What Happened
Safety Alert Issued For Crash Sites With Undeployed Rockets
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a safety alert to first responders about the hazards posed by ballistic parachute recovery systems when the rocket that deploys the parachute does not fire before or during impact. The alert warns that these systems, found on some aircraft including all Cirrus airplanes, can pose a risk to responders if the rocket remains active at the crash site. The NTSB urges responders to identify and notify the agency immediately if they encounter such a system, and to exercise caution when approaching the wreckage. This safety alert was first reported by AeroTime.