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What Happens If You Fall Out Of An Airplane?


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Falling is a leading cause of injury death.  Only car accidents kill more people.
But is it possible to survive a fall from an airplane?  It's happened a few times.
Popular Mechanics did a bunch of research on this, and they found some surprising things.
There are a few things you can do if you fall out of the plane.  First, choose a target.  You have some ability to steer yourself in the air.  Look for something that may help your landing.  Snow, mud, swamp, etc.  Avoid concrete and avoid w
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