It is reportedly highly likely to withstand a crash on a plane, with an odds of 95%, but even so, it's not harmful to know which seats you think are the safest. Here are some tips that it's not the case. It's not on the plane floor that this gentleman decided to sleep to give his girlfriend more space.
Ski Vertigo researchers have delved into aircraft disaster records for years over the years to determine which parts of the plane provide the best odds to do a crash.
Based on a survey of 17 important airline disasters from 1985 to 2000, we find that a Smack Dub sitting in the middle row of a plane's tail end may discover that it is most likely to survive if the plane drops, the Daily Express UK reports.
These rear midseats had a relatively low mortality rate of just 28%, in contrast to other seating areas.
“When the plane crashes in the nose first, the tail tends to remain more intact, which increases the chances of survival for passengers sitting on their backs,” said Alex Dyer, top airbnb at Ski Vertigo.
Mr Dyer explained: “In the event of a fire or a water collision, seconds is important. Being close to the exit means the difference between going outside and getting stuck.”
However, experts emphasized that there is no such thing as a perfect seat. They pointed out that seating cannot guarantee safety as factors such as impact angle, speed, and landing location all affect survival.
Midcabin aisle seats recorded the highest mortality rate at 44%, likely due to air debris and delayed evacuation.
Here are four simple tips to improve your safety:
Note the number of rows between the seat and the nearest exit. Don't dismiss the safety briefing – it's not just about securing the seat belt when you sit for closed toe shoes.
