Another lucky pilot

[loomex]

Found this at a Reno TV staion website.

RENO, NV, March 18
Pilot parachutes out of biplane shortly before crash north of Reno

The pilot of a single passenger aircraft reportedly parachuted to safety shortly before the plane crashed north of Reno Wednesday morning.

The Sky-Bolt Bi-Plane, crashed near Crystal Canyon Road in Cold Springs around 7:00 AM.

Witnesses say Pilot Ross Lauden was doing aerial tricks when the top wing either folded or broke off. The plane began to drop from the sky, but Lauden was able to parachute out moments before it crashed.

Witnesses say Lauden was up and walking when rescue workers arrived.

Lauden was airlifted by Careflight to Washoe Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries.
     

[BFMF]

Atleast the pilot is ok. Too bad about the aircraft though

[ozzy72]

A v.lucky man

[Craig.]

after having just survived a crash, the last time i would want to have to do without life threatening injurys is to be airlifted to hospital:)
lucky guy

[Politically Incorrect]

Obviously a well trained pilot, he knew the risk of the manuvers he was doing, so he wore a chute.
Or is it common practice to wear a chute while flying in a bi-plane?