Nice alfalfa crop.
Why was he flying that low?
Interesting video. There was only about 6 seconds from the time he was hit by the missile and fighter burned in. He was very luck that his canopy was in the correct orientation when he punched out. Lots of bugs in the field. Does not appear to be trained in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. Unless his legs are broken hanging out next to his chute may not be his best choice.
He looked to be about 1,000 FT AGL and he ejected after departure and loss of light control as the bent SU25 banked hard right and he ejected out sideways to ground level. You can see the jet rolling to the right and going inverted as he ejects from the cockpit. He is now a member of the Russian version of the Martin Baker fan club after his nylon letdown. Would be curious to know the Russian translation just before he punches out.
That may explain the sudden, drastic nose up and then right roll. I hated flying in certain areas where obstacles were unknown. I was told by friends who flew in South Korea, it was as if the South Koreans had the ability to string power lines overnight.
Incredible video. He hit the ground with a grunt.