airbags in cars deploy without human intervention and are still evolving but do indeed save lives lets keep and open mind here aero control is not the only way to change angle of attack or sudden bow lift RMs (reaction motors) in the bow facing up might be worth a look here they control many rockets and a few expermental aircraft they have been around a long time and come in a wide variety of thrust the space shuttle had many from a few pounds thrust to thousands

the only silver lining in this is that it landed right side up. One of the occupants was taken out on a board to prevent further injury. Could you imagine putting him on a board underwater. The only experience I have similar is I went end over and in a car with 241 rear end gears turning 8000 rpm. And I have done capsule training. Both are extremely scary. Add both of these to see what these guys are dealing with are. can't imagine

When your going as fast as a Unlimited Hydro then we should have the same type of capsule, auxiliary air, and escape hatches as they do, along with that proper rescue crews meaning divers. Your never going to prevent that kind of accident from happening so make the boat as safe if possible. That boat did a good job considering it was kind of a pleasure boat. Also a Hans device would be advised as well. I am pretty sure the Unlimited Hydro drivers wear them. Seems like a lot to do but when your going that fast do everything possible to survive a crash.

On the LOTO Shootout feed a few minutes ago Bob Teague said that Mike Fiore's wife personally called him and said that as of this morning Mike was conscious and responsive, not in a comma, and while he's not out of woods yet they expect him to recover. Joel is banged up but not seriously injured.

So glad to hear.

I agree. Unlimiteds have the trap door on the bottom of the boat and the f 16 tiger mask as well

If the victim is underwater you would skip the board and just get them to the surface!

Great news!

just remember a lot of "rocket technology" is one time use, car airbags last the life of the vehicle in most cases and boating is a pretty tough environment to make technology/equipment survive in!

+1 I heard similar good news!

Upside down and stern-first is actually the best possible re-entry in an incident like this. Final upright position also could not be more fortunate. Any sudden deceleration facing forward at this speed could result in a ruptured aorta and sudden death, as well as significant cervical spine injury. Sideways impact would also be devastating at this speed. Looks like the rescue teams did a great job getting the crew out.

Thoughts and prayer to all involved.