BRS Logs 208th Life Saved!

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BRSI | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- A pilot experiencing a probable control surface failure deployed a Ballistic Recovery Systems whole aircraft parachute January 5th, 2008 in Laurel, Maryland, just north of Washington DC. The aircraft and passenger were returned safely to the earth, becoming the 208th documented life saved by a BRS emergency parachute system.

"The aircraft rolled over on its back and headed straight down," said pilot Patrick Dean. He immediately deployed the BRS parachute just a few hundred feet above the ground. The aircraft landed in the trees and Dean was helped from the cockpit by witnesses. He suffered a cut on his nose and minor bumps and bruises.

"The BRS system absolutely, positively saved my life!" Dean said. "There is nothing else that could have slowed me down enough to have kept me from hitting the ground at terminal velocity."

Dean was flying a Slipstream Genesis, a fabric and fiberglass two-seater he had built himself. The aircraft was recently inspected by the FAA and deemed to be airworthy.

During the construction process, his wife specifically asked him to add a Ballistic Recovery Systems parachute to the design. After the accident, she delivered a short, but emotional message to the employees of BRS.

"Thank you very, very much for making these parachutes!" she said.

Dean says his wife is also encouraging him to continue flying, but especially now, only with a BRS parachute. He says, "She wants me to keep doing the things I love."

About Ballistic Recovery Systems and Advanced Tactical Fabrication

Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, BRS designs, manufactures, and distributes whole-airplane emergency parachute systems for general aviation and recreational aircraft. ATF (or Advanced Tactical Fabrication), a joint venture of BRS and Head Lites Corp (HLC), is a leader in the safety apparel and "cut & sew" industry. Since 1981, BRS has delivered more than 27,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners worldwide, including over 3,500 systems on FAA-certificated aircraft such as the Cirrus Design aircraft manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "believes," "intends," and other similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions, and are based on current information and expectations. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including market fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing efficiencies, operating risks, and other risks that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. For more information, review the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and BRS undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

SOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc.

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. Gary D. Moore, 651-457-7491 FAX: 651-457-8651 gmoore@brsparachutes.com or Larry E. Williams, 651-457-7491 FAX: 651-457-8651 lwilliams@brsparachutes.com www.BRSparachutes.com

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