Apple's durability test! iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall from Alaskan Airlines flight: Here's what happened

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In a remarkable testament to the durability of Apple's iPhones, an incident in Portland has surfaced, showcasing the survival of one such device after a staggering 16,000 feet fall from an Alaska Airlines flight..

The incident has occurred during Alaska Airlines ASA 1282's journey from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, when the airplane's window shattered, causing phones and other small items to be sucked out mid-air, reported India.com..

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed the incident and revealed that they discovered an iPhone in working condition after the significant fall..

Bates expressed his surprise, stating, "Found an iPhone on the side of the road Still in airplane mode with half a battery and open to a baggage claim for #AlaskaAirlines ASA1282..

The iPhone, which was found on the Barnes Road, has actually displayed resilience as it remained in perfect condition despite the extreme fall..

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