In early 2006, he flew a Puddle Jumper, which was repaired after it was shot down several months previously. (SGA: "Condemned") He was tasked with flying it from Atlantis to the mainland and back, with Dr. Rodney McKay checking the systems. However, on the way back, the ship unexpectedly malfunctioned, and crashlanded into the vast ocean. After they regained consciousness, they soon discovered the ship was sinking at 1,200 feet deep. When the viewing screen started cracking from the pressure, they evacuated to the rear compartment. However, the controls on the back wouldn't shut down the doors. Seeing no other alternative, Griffin sacrificed himself, by overriding the control from the front of the ship. Seconds after the door closed, the screen gave way to the pressure, and Griffin was cru