Kitten Clinging To Airplane Wing Shocks Pilot

Picture yourself flying high, the wind whipping through your hair, the world unfolding beneath you. Everything seems idyllic until you spot an unexpected companion. And nope, it’s nothing  with wings. It’s a cat. Yep! A daring, intrepid cat decided to hold onto your plane’s wing for a ride!

A real life situation 

This isn’t the plot of some movie, but a genuine event captured on video that went viral, racking up over 41 million views. The internet couldn’t get enough of this cat’s gravity-defying adventure. 

Romain Jantot, the pilot in this airborne drama, was flying out of a club in Kourou, French Guiana, when he discovered the stowaway. He humorously noted in the video description that he’s not sure if the feline companion got in after the pre-flight checks or he simply missed it. Jantor, however, reassured cat lovers that his flight companion is doing well and still their mascot. 

So, how did it all happen? 

The video starts like any ordinary flight with plane engines roaring, the aircraft gliding down the runway, taking off smoothly. But about 38 seconds in, something peculiar happens. 

A mysterious shape starts emerging from under the left wing. Initially, you might think it’s a shadow or a trick of the light, but as it gets closer, it’s unmistakable—it’s a cat!

And not just any cat, but one on a mission, moving with the grace of an action hero towards the cockpit. The fearless feline clings to the wing, creating a heart-stopping moment as it hangs on mid-air. 

The most incredible part? 

The pilot, completely unaware of his furry passenger, continues flying for a full minute before noticing the cat. The sheer shock and disbelief on his face like is there really a cat on his plane?

The pilot immediately shifts to action mode, realizing that the stowaway cat likely didn’t have a parachute. He promptly begins a descent, executing perhaps the fastest “emergency landing for a cat” ever. 

A rush to check 

Once the plane touches down, he unbuckles, leaps out of his seat, and rushes to rescue his unexpected co-pilot, gently lowering the cat back to the ground.

And just like that, our brave feline adventurer returns to earth, having survived the flight of a lifetime. The cat, now a legendary figure at the flying club, continues to be the mascot, undoubtedly enjoying its newfound fame. 

Check for interested friends before taking off

So, the next time you’re preparing for takeoff, take an extra peek under the wings. This is because a furry friend might want to join!