Many past fatalities may, however, have been avoidable.
Heres the safety info you should be up on in case you go down.
There is no consistent way to avoid a plane crash, and no methods that guarantee survival.
That said, most accidentsare notlike that.
Sit in the Back of the Plane
Location, location, location.
Hereswhat they found:
Seats in the rear third of the aircraft had a 32% fatality rate.
Seats in the middle third had a 39% fatality rate.
Seats in the front third had a 38% fatality rate.
This suggests the safest part of the plane to sit is the rear third of the aircraft.
Basic economy, baby.
Hope you like sharing armrests.
Of course, as I mentioned earlier, it all depends on the incident itself.
Always pick a seat within five rows of an emergency exit.
Its no guarantee, of course, but the logic is sound.
Double peek if you have to.
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)had similar findings.
A large portion of those instances were fire-related.
How well are your high-heeled shoes going to perform?
When youre sliding down that fabric slide out of the plane, are pantyhose going to withstand?
We like to see tie-on shoes that youre not going to run out of and long pants.
double-check your clothingis made out of 100% cotton or woolso they wont melt.
Do not wear synthetic fabrics.
Sorry, I know theyre comfy.
But you know all that stuff, right?
Youve flown so many times you could repeat it all by memory!
You wont have time to make a plan later.
Stay aware and be ready to execute your plan of action.
What do you do?
Youll reduce the likelihood of breaking your legs and hindering your escape.
Once youve prepared, its time to assume the position.
First, put on your seat belt.
This will help reduce whiplash and head injuries.
If youre unsure about your seat, review your safety card before takeoff.
It will have the instructions it’s crucial that you know for your specific aircraft.
And double-check your seat belt is on tight.
The more slack you have in your seat belt the more G-force your body will experience during impact.
Fire and smoke are almost certainly coming.
Now you oughta follow your designated evacuation route.
If you sat near an exit as planned, thats good.
If you didnt, hopefully youve been hitting the gym.
Once youre out, get away from the wreckage as fast as possible.
Now, take a deep breath, and thank your lucky stars you knew what to do.
