Considering the recent PIA plane crash, people have started wondering if there are any ways of surviving a plane crash.
As concerns over air safety rise, many question whether where you sit better your chances of surviving a plane crash?
Although some claim that seats over the wing of an aircraft are best (because the plane is “strongest” there), popular opinion has it that, in the event of a plane crash, the rear of an aircraft is the safest place to be. This theory is supported by several studies.
After examining data from every commercial plane crash since the 1970s, Popular Mechanics concluded in 2007 that it’s safer to sit near the rear end of the aircraft. Further, according to their prediction those who sat in the rear cabin have a 69 per cent rate of survival while those sat in the front cabin only have a 49 per cent rate of survival.
A research conducted by Time reached a similar conclusion. After examining data from the Federal Aviation Administration’s CSRTG Aircraft Accident Database in 2015, Time concluded that middle seats in the rear end of the aircraft are most likely to save your life.
Another study conducted by the University of Greenwich in 2011 showed, that those seated nearest to the emergency exits are also most likely to survive in the event of a plane crash.
Further, according to Keith Holloway, spokesperson for National Transportation Safety Board US, “Each accident is different, and there is no way to predict outcome and/or the circumstances of the accident before it occurs that would provide a definitive answer.” Holloway also recommended listening to pre-flight instructions to improve chances of survival.
However, according to statistics flying is safer than driving, biking, boating, and yes, even walking, so while it’s wise to be careful, you probably don’t have to worry about surviving a plane crash.
Courtesy: The Telegraph
