"H.P." wrote in message
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Two older males at *145* pounds each? A scenario more plausible in
southeast Asia, perhaps.

A person who's 5'8" with a BMI of 22 (in the upper half of the BMI range
that's designated "normal") would weigh 145 pounds. So it's the weight of a
male who's fit and slightly short (for an American).

The actual height and weight of the Coney Island passengers hasn't been
reported yet, to my knowledge. My point is just that it would not be
difficult to find four adults who could fit into a 172 with full fuel, and
be within the weight and balance limits. I've certainly done that.

--Gary