According to statistics, the chance that a passenger who has boarded a plane will die in a disaster is 1 / 8,000,000. However, if a crash does occur, it is very difficult to survive in it.
In order to maximize safety and feel more confident during the flight, we suggest studying the Top 10 ways to survive in a plane crash.
You also need to know that the safest mode of transport is a plane! Contents:
- 10. Select the large
- liners 9. Choose locations near the
- emergency exit 8. Study the safety rules of the
- 7. Choose the right clothing
- 6. Do not sleep on take-off and landing
- 5. Keep the composure
- 4. Remember the correct posture
- 3. Fasten your seat belt
- 2. Do not save your baggage
- 1. Escape further
10. Choose large
airplanes From all possible aircraft models it is worth choosing the most dimensional. When destroyed, a large aircraft absorbs more kinetic energy, which increases the chances of passengers to survive. It is also worth paying attention to the airline's safety rating.
9. Select locations near the emergency exit
Determine which part of the aircraft will be hardest hit by the crash is impossible. But, according to statistics, most of the survivors of the catastrophes were sitting next to the escape route.
8. Study safety rules
Pre-flight briefing on the rules of behavior in an emergency saved many lives. Very often we lose the chance to save only because we do not know how to use the oxygen mask and where to get the life jacket. In addition, before take-off must be aware of the location of the nearest emergency exit.
7. Choose the right clothes
From burns, which often get survivors in disasters, save pants and top with a long sleeve. Avoid nylon and other inflammable synthetic fabrics. Do not put on high-heeled shoes.
6. Do not sleep on take-off and landing
The most dangerous are the first 3 minutes after take-off of the liner and 8 minutes before its landing. At this time, it is advisable to be attentive and not fall asleep in order to respond to a freelance situation. For the same reason, one should never use alcohol before flying, which dulls attention and worsens coordination.
5. Keep the coolness of the
Only those who can not panic can quickly and accurately find a way out of a difficult situation. And therefore, do not be afraid to take the initiative in your hands, act quickly and do not rely on the help of the crew.
4. Remember the correct position of the
When an emergency landing aircraft very much shakes. In order not to get unnecessary injuries, you must wrap your arms around your back in front of the standing chair and press your head against it. If the front seat is too far, you have to bend down and clasp your knees, hiding your face.
3. Fasten the seat belt
When an emergency landing is not fastened passengers from inertia and strong shaking fly out of the seats, causing injury to yourself and others. The belt will protect against injuries and during passage of zones of strong turbulence.
2. Do not save your luggage
A second of procrastination in search of a bag or documents can cost a lifetime. Therefore, first of all, one must save one's own life and get out of an emergency plane as soon as possible.
1. Escape far away
A hard landing and fire on board often requires an explosion. As a rule, passengers have no more than 90 seconds to get away from the liner. The safe distance is 150 meters from the crash site. Do not run too far - this will complicate the search for rescuers.
