This is exactly the case with an iPhone that survived a fall from an airplane.

Just a week ago Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines Flight ASA1282 lost its door midway. Although there were no injuries, various objects were thrown into the air, including an iPhone belonging to one of the passengers. In fact, the device flew a total of 4,876 meters before it fell to the ground and was found undamaged by a citizen. The smartphone, apparently an iPhone 15, survived largely thanks to the case from which We already know the exact make and model.and what you can buy for your mobile phone.

This Spigen branded case, a brand specializing in mobile phone cases. This was confirmed by the manufacturer itself through a publication on Twitter (X), where in addition to showing the model falling from a height of almost 5000 meters, they attached a screenshot of a message shared by a friend of the iPhone owner, who was also in the flight. The message says the following.

“I am a friend of Koung Tran who was also with him on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. His cell phone was returned by mail today via Alaska Airlines. [Tran] He doesn’t have social media so I can’t mention him or share any information about him. He used a Spigen case on his phone, which prevented it from being damaged if dropped. We are wondering if you are interested in learning more about our experience.”

Suitcase containing an iPhone that fell from a plane in Alaska Airlines can be purchased on Amazon

Thanks to images shared by Tran’s friend, Spigen was able to find the exact model of the case. This is about Cryo armor which the company sells for different smartphones, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 15 or Galaxy S23. The official price is $65, although you can find it on Amazon for much less. It is available for the following models.

• iPhone 15 Pro Max for 29.99 euros.
• Phone 14 Pro for 34.99 euros.
• Galaxy S23 Ultra for 34.99 euros.

In particular, the case uses various technologies that make it resistant to shock and heat. One of them is Air bag, which provides fall protection and is military-grade certified, Spingen says. It also includes a technology called AirCube, to dissipate heat and prevent the smartphone from overheating. The body is also very thin; only 2 centimeters thick.