Is it possible to survive jumping out of a plane without a parachute: who holds the absolute world record

22.07.2024 20:03

Many people worry that their parachute won't open when they jump, which is probably why there aren't many people willing to jump.

But let's fantasize and think, is there a chance to survive in such a situation?

As surprising as it may sound, it is still possible to survive a fall from a height of several kilometers, although such cases are rare.

The absolute world record was set by flight attendant Vesna Vulovic, who survived a plane crash in 1972.

The Stockholm-Belgrade flight that Vulovic was flying on was a routine one – until an explosion occurred on board the aircraft due to terrorists.

Airplane
Photo: © Belnovosti

The fuselage broke into pieces and the remains of the airliner fell to the ground.

Everyone on the plane died – except Vesna.

She was taken to hospital in critical condition. She spent 16 months there and after her recovery, she continued working as a flight attendant.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources