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How to survive a plane crash
The recent unfortunate incident of the Air India plane crash at Mangalore would’ve set many a people thinking about the same thing. What if they were to be involved in a similar situation? Would they survive?
No one knows the answer but there are a few basic precautions and elementary measures that might just help you escape unscathed. Read on for more information.
An airplane crash doesn't necessarily mean certain death. In fact, of the 568 U.S. plane crashes between 1980 and 2000, more than 90 percent of crash victims survived [source: BBC].
In the event of an air disaster, there are things you can do that can increase your odds of living. Keeping a calm, cool head amidst panic and disorder isn't easy, but key to your chances. So are the clothes you wear, the luggage you bring and where you stow it. Some research even indicates that the seat you choose might help.
Here are a few more tips you should remember if your plane is going down:
- In the event of fire, stay as low as you can and get out as quickly as possible. The smoke and fumes from a burning plane are highly toxic and more likely to kill you than the flames.
- The airline industry refers to the first 90 seconds of a plane crash as "golden time." If you're able to stay calm and move fast within this time frame, you have a good chance at getting out of the plane.
- If you make it out of the plane in one piece, get as far away as possible as quickly as you can and tuck behind something large in case of an explosion.
- Think before you drink. Consuming alcohol will slow your response time and cloud your decision-making.
- No matter what you believe can't be replaced, never attempt to take your carry-on luggage with you during an emergency exit.
- Don't inflate your life vest until you're outside the cabin. It will restrict your movement
For more tips on how to survive a plane crash, head over to HowStuffWorks
