S
ECTION
10: S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
C
IRRUS
A
IRFRAME
P
ARACHUTE
S
YSTEM
(CAPS)
SR20
10-10
P/N 11934-005
Ground Gusts
If it is known or suspected that ground gusts are present in the landing
zone, there is a possibility that the parachute could drag the airplane after
touchdown, especially if the terrain is flat and without obstacles. In order to
ensure that the occupants can escape the airplane in the timeliest manner
after the airplane comes to rest, the pilot may elect to unlatch the copilot's
door for the CAPS landing. Occupants must be in the Emergency Landing
Body Position for touchdown. Occupants must not loosen seat belts until
the airplane comes to rest. When the airplane comes to rest, the occupants
should exit the airplane and immediately move upwind to prevent a sudden
gust from dragging the airplane in their direction.
Reissue A