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Old 16th Oct 2007, 00:46
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forour10
 
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The jump plane was configured for passenger operations both on the way to Idaho and on the way back. As soon as a jump aircraft has to travel over 25 miles, it cannot stay in its jump configuration and has to meet all regulations for carrying passengers. Including a different door than the jump door.

So, NO, they were not in a situation where they could have easily jumped out. No matter how experienced a skydiver they were or where their gear was.
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