Rescuers extract the pilot of F-22A Raptor 03-4041 after cutting the canopy. The canopy was only cut as a last resort after all other options were exhausted. [USAF photo]
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News: Pilot trapped in F-22 cockpit after canopy failure [2006-04-25]
A pilot was trapped in an F-22 cockpit for five hours on April 10th after the canopy failed to open. Several attempts to open the canopy failed, and ultimately the canopy was cut by fire department personnel.
Aircraft Database:
F-22 #03-041
Canopy stuck in the closed position trapping a pilot after a flight for several hours. Eventually the canopy had to be cut to rescue the pilot after all other options where exhausted. The aircraft was easily repaired.
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