[nhoward14]

I guess I better also point out that there are dissenting viewpoints that suggest they did survive the explosion but would have gone unconscious within seconds due to lack of oxygen. The detail in dispute is if the cabin maintained pressure long enough. Once the cabin hit the water it was severely smashed such that it was impossible to determine its integrity in the air.

[snopercod]

Judy Resnick turned on the emergency suit oxygen for the Smith and Scobee. She was sitting in the seat behind them, and during the recovery, the LEH O2 valves on the backs of their seats were found in the "ON" position.