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When considering the scenario of dying before hitting the ground, we must take into account several factors including the height from which one falls, the nature of the fall, and the individual's physical condition. In general, the human body is not designed to withstand the impact of a fall from a significant height without injury. However, the possibility of dying before hitting the ground is extremely unlikely under normal circumstances.

The human body experiences a rapid acceleration due to gravity when falling, and the force of impact upon hitting the ground is what typically causes fatal injuries. If someone were to die before hitting the ground, it would likely be due to a separate cause, such as a heart attack or a severe medical condition that could cause sudden death. However, these are not directly related to the fall itself.

To summarize, under normal conditions, it is not possible to die before hitting the ground when falling from a height. The concept of dying before impact is more of a theoretical curiosity than a realistic scenario.

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It's really hard to die while you are in "free fall", ie, falling freely through the atmosphere. One scenario in which you can die in free fall is that you are so high up (say above 100,000 feet or about 30 km) that the intense cold and lack of oxygen will kill. But even this scenario can be survived.read more >>