If I have to jump from a burning building, how should my body hit the ground so I survive?

Question

This answer should be relevant for any height of the building and there is no other option but to land in the grass (no tarps/swimming pools etc.)

Answer 1

At 32'/second/second once you go beyond 50' you are going to recieve damage, and at that height survival is extreemly rare. Best advice above is tuck and roll, but at terminal velocity you don't have much chance.

If there is any way to ge to a lower floor, your chances of survival increase dramatically when you reduce the height by as little as 8' under the 50' mark.

Answer 2

In theory, landing on your feet is probably the best bet as far as survival goes. only problem is, you'll probably be paralysed from waist down, if not more. there is no way to fall out of a building of any height without at least the slightest injury. Depending on the height, the injury can eb a lot moer severe. So, in short, jump feet first. and remember to bend your knees to minimise the pressure a little, and also, should the need ever actually arise, try to roll forwards as you land.

Answer 3

I heard of a paratrooper who's parachute didn't open. When he hit the ground the muscles in his body were totally relaxed and limp. He bounced several feet in the air and then layed on the ground. He miraculously survived but with a lot of broken bones and bruises.

Answer 4

Over about 50 feet, you probably will not survive regardless of how you land.

But if you MUST, land moving forward feet first with lose knees, let your knees collapse, and roll as best you can. That way you convert your vertical momentum into lateral momentum.

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Answer 5

The building is only one floor, fall any way you like, you will survive

Answer 6

You want to hit on you your kness or backs, which will protect the vital orgens, the tuck and roll idea is sound.

Answer 7

Tuck and roll. Good luck.

Answer 8

On your head.