Missing/crashed planes, and other aviation mis/adventures

I think you’re grossly underestimating the effect of cold shock.

https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp950217/02170571.htm

https://mariovittone.com/2010/10/the-truth-about-cold-water/
https://www.coldwatersafety.org/cold-shock

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