Source: Bottoms up: pilot escapes with minor injuries after plane plunges into hangar | California | The Guardian Those who know ... <emphasis> lucky guy. Those who don't "Why did they stick a plane in a roof?" Bob Wilson
Some manufacturers incorporate balistic parachutes that allow the whole plane to land much more gently. Problem is - Too low when it's fired off? You still die. Too fast a speed when it's fired off? You still die. .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_Airframe_Parachute_System Hang gliders and ultralights often have them ... for good reason. Bob Wilson
I think the real problem might be the cost. Too low or too fast doesn't matter when there is no chute.
On Cirrus - the plane that originally had them installed - it's not an optional feature. iirc many Pilots that weigh in on its use / safety will say exceptional pilot training skills can achieve equal results - surviving in bad situations. Cirrus requires training in chute operation - & followup training as well. Not everybody does follow up. I recall reading more than one Cirrus owner has ballistically launched the chute while just sitting on the tarmac. Others crashed w/out ever utilizing. Others have issues with situational awareness despite training. .
