Despite the fact that the plane is statistically the safest form of transport (in terms of accidents per mile), many people will never trust a winged car with their lives. They are easy to understand: plane crashes do happen, and in some of them it is simply impossible to survive. However, such cases are still rare, and according to statistics, approximately 90% of the total number of passengers injured in plane crashes remain alive. The chances of surviving can be increased by observing some precautionary rules.
Instructions
Step 1
The safest place on the plane is the tail section. Despite the fact that this is not a 100% correct statement, and sometimes it happens that the tail of an aircraft is the most vulnerable part, the chance of surviving in the bow and middle of the aircraft is lower. Remember how often you saw the surviving tail at the site of a plane crash in the news broadcast on TV. This is due to the fact that the tail of the aircraft is usually the last to hit the ground.
Step 2
However, wherever your seat is, once on a plane, be sure to consider a rescue plan in the event of a disaster. Do not be afraid to thereby cause trouble - flying on an airplane is not the time for superstition. Be sure to look at the evacuation card and look for emergency exits. Listen carefully to the information provided by the flight attendants before the flight. It will not be superfluous to count the number of doors next to you and behind you, in case you have to look for a way out in thick smoke or complete darkness. Keep in mind that there is usually only a couple of minutes to rescue in a plane crash, so be prepared for quick and appropriate action.
Step 3
As for the grouping that the flight attendants will tell you about, there is no complete certainty in its positive value. The recommended poses have changed several times, and not all experienced passengers are advised to group in this way. One way or another, it is better to try to lower the body to the lowest level, to squeeze into the seat in order to prevent falling or hitting objects in the aircraft cabin. Also, to avoid damaging your legs that will need to get out of the plane, it is best to place them on the floor and place your carry-on bag under the seat in front of you, this can soften the impact. If you can, also take care of additional head protection - for example, take a pillow.
Step 4
Be sure to use a seat belt, buckle as tight as possible - this will significantly reduce the effect of gravity. Remember that the seat belt is unfastened in an airplane differently than in a car. There is no need to look for a familiar button, you just pull on the buckle bracket.
Step 5
In many disasters, passengers are killed by fire. It is important to know that smoke is more dangerous than fire. Just a few breaths can cause you to lose consciousness. Therefore, being in such a situation, it is necessary to prevent smoke from entering the lungs. Use a wet handkerchief or other cloth (clothing, chair upholstery, etc.) as a filter and cover your mouth and nose. If there is no water on hand, soak the cloth with any liquid, up to and including urine. Try to stay on your feet, as although there is less smoke below, you run the risk of being crushed by other passengers or a pile of luggage in the narrow aisle of the plane.
Step 6
When leaving the plane, do not take your belongings. This will not only take away valuable time from you, but it will also take your hands. Better if your hands are free: you may have to remove an obstacle from the road or cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.
Step 7
One last thing: don't panic. Of course, there are situations in which it is impossible to remain calm, but remember that your salvation depends for the most part only on your reasonable decisions and actions. Listen carefully to the crew's commands, if they are not received for some reason, act on your own - try to leave the plane as soon as possible.
