Cat-astrophe averted: Pilot discovers stowaway cat mid-flight

A video has emerged of a stowaway cat holding on for dear life onboard an open air flight in South America. And it’s fur real.

Cat flight

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The incredible footage captures the moment South American pilot Romain Jantot realises he has an unexpected passenger, who was absent at his mandatory safety briefing and is not strapped down with a seatbelt.

After the initial shock, the pilot brings the presence of the thrill-seeking feline to the attention of his sole human passenger.

She looks very amused watching the cat cling on to the wing of the glider while the pilot lands the plane to safety.

Mr Jantot says it was “A standard flight until [the incident]… I still don’t know if it got in after the pre-flight check or if I missed it. The cat is doing well, she is still our mascot.”

The pilot has gato be careful next time to check the plane for other guests travelling without a ticket.

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