So apparently the pilot was ripped out of the plane when it broke-apart [he did not find the exit, the exit found him] at 50,000 feet, going mach 1, and still survived despite not wearing a pressure suit.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vdPy5Ikn7dw#t=370]All because he remembered how to unfasten a seat-buckle.[/url]
-and a bunch of other safety equipment, but this was the step that made it all work properly.

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong_limit]He also noted the saliva on his tongue was boiling before he passed out.[/url]

Kudus. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Piantanida]At least he didn't end up like this guy[/url].

and thus ends the on-site investigation, further determination shall occur in the laboratory-setting.

Still, pretty epic.
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