11-02-2009, 07:04 PM
Quote:I was just exploring the problem space, not asserting that it was reasonable or not. Of course, it's not reasonable to expect to have a boulder falling with you. A large turbofan engine from a disintegrated aircraft might be a (remote) possibility, however. Of course, you'd have little chance of surviving the breakup of such an aircraft to begin with, but still...People have survived the breakup of airplanes by riding various pieces of debris down. It's extremely unlikely, but it's not impossible. But debris it opens up a whole other set of variables that aren't accessible to someone just falling straight down, unaided. They're better off making peace with themselves and enjoying the view. :P
-Jester