Cirrus SR22T into Lake Michigan 9-11-2025

[Cloudhound]

Looks like a returning flight to Michigan.

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3 people rescued after plane crashes into Lake Michigan

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Three people are safe after their plane crashes into Lake Michigan, leading to a large emergency response. Around 12:17 p.m., a Cirrus

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[Let'sgoflying!]

kudos for having life vests aboard

 

[ArrowFlyer86]

 

[RyanB]

Nearly a brand new airplane too. Glad they’re ok!

 

[BigJimSlade]

According to his ATC transmission, he was waiting for 1500ft, then pulled the chute.

 

[Dixiebluesky]

If I ever am in a position to need to pull the chute I hope it is at 15000 +, not 1500. It is going to be a pricey undertaking so I want to extend the drift down as much as possible. As much enjoyment possible from the pull.

 

[bonefishpete]

If I ever am in a position to need to pull the chute I hope it is at 15000 +, not 1500. It is going to be a pricey undertaking so I want to extend the drift down as much as possible. As much enjoyment possible from the pull.

Hope he got a video.

 

[Brad Z]

“Thankfully the aircraft also had an Emergency Locator that helped them stay afloat. They are now safely at home thanks to the collaborative effort of our crew and partnering agencies.”

...so wait...my ELT doubles as a floatation device?

 

[Timbeck2]

Ya never know what they’ll think up next

 

[donjohnston]

“Thankfully the aircraft also had an Emergency Locator that helped them stay afloat. They are now safely at home thanks to the collaborative effort of our crew and partnering agencies.”

...so wait...my ELT doubles as a floatation device?

If seat cushions can double as flotation devices, why not an ELT?

 

[NealRomeoGolf]

I assume he delayed the pull in order to get back closer to shore? They were pretty far out regardless, but I guess that makes sense.

 

[MountainDude]

It's unacceptable that a new, $100K+ engine fails so often.

 

[Kenny Phillips]

It's unacceptable that a new, $100K+ engine fails so often.

I will be interesting if they fish this from the drink.