A California family survived a plane crash with only minor injuries by deploying a parachute system.
The parachute opened above the plane and slowed its descent before it crashed into woodland.
AdvertisementA California family, including a man, a woman, and a 2-year-old girl, survived a plane crash with only minor cuts and scratches after deploying a parachute system.
AdvertisementQuincy Cromer, a spokesperson for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, said that it was a "miracle" that the family had escaped with such minor injuries.
Advertisement"Even with the parachute the parties involved were extremely fortunate to only receive minor injuries," the department wrote.
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