Can a coconut kill man?

Yes, falling coconuts can kill a person. The weight of the average coconut is about 1.44 kilograms or 3.2 to 3.8 pounds. According to the U.S. National Safety Council, falling coconuts cause an estimated 150 deaths worldwide each year. It is reported that Newton was struck in the head by a falling coconut, inspiring his formulation of the law of gravity.