Can a man survive to a fall from 200m in water, why?

Question

I have watched videos that say that if your parashute doesn’t open, it’s more recommended to fall in soil or a tree, than water. Why???

In: Physics

Answer 1

Part of the reason is what happens after you stop. Even if the water is a little better, if you’re severely injured and can’t move, and you’re in water, you could drown. If the same were to happen after hitting the ground or a tree, you can potentially survive until somebody finds you.