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To: nickcarraway

Terminal velocity in a free fall is about 125 mph. Think of being in a car hitting a tree at that speed with no seat belt on.


5 posted on 05/08/2014 12:50:27 PM PDT by AU72
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To: AU72

after the lines from the parachute wrapped around his neck


Not an expert but it sounds like the chute deployed and slowed him down. Uncontrolled landing I am sure.


8 posted on 05/08/2014 12:58:34 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple
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