In many high-G deceleration accidents, the aorta is ripped from the heart,
resulting in instant death.

And in many others, it only partially tears, resulting in slow death.

Thus explaining the phenomenon of "she was up and talking right before she
keeled over" that is common in many airplane crashes.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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