Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook page 461

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activation is recommended. If you are not sure of the condition of the
aircraft following a mid-air collision, CAPS activation is recommended.
Structural Failure
Structural failure may result from many situations, such as:
encountering severe gusts at speeds above the airplane's structural
cruising speed, inadvertent full control movements above the
airplane's maneuvering speed, or exceeding the design load factor
while maneuvering. If a structural failure occurs, CAPS activation is
recommended.
Loss of Control
Loss of control may result from many situations, such as: a control
system failure (disconnected or jammed controls); severe wake
turbulence, severe turbulence causing upset, severe airframe icing, or
pilot disorientation caused by vertigo or panic. If loss of control occurs,
the CAPS should be activated immediately.
In the event of a spin, immediate CAPS activation is mandatory.
Under no circumstances should the pilot attempt recovery from a spin
other than by CAPS activation.
Landing Required in Terrain not Permitting a Safe Landing
If a forced landing on an unprepared surface is required CAPS
activation is recommended unless the pilot in command concludes
there is a high likelihood that a safe landing can be accomplished. If a
condition requiring a forced landing occurs over rough or mountainous
terrain, over water out of gliding distance to land, over widespread
ground fog or at night, CAPS activation is strongly recommended.
Numerous fatalities that have occurred in Cirrus aircraft accidents
likely could have been avoided if pilots had made the timely decision
to deploy CAPS.
While attempting to glide to an airfield to perform a power off landing,
the pilot must be continuously aware of altitude and ability to
successfully perform the landing. Pilot must make the determination
by 2000' AGL if the landing is assured or if CAPS will be required.
Pilot Incapacitation
Pilot incapacitation may be the result of anything from a pilot's medical
condition to a bird strike that injures the pilot. If incapacitation occurs
and the passengers are not trained to land the aircraft, CAPS
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