5 important facts about survival in the event of a plane crash
Many people believe that the chances of escape and plane crash close to zero, so do not consider it necessary to carefully study the safety instructions. For example, although the recent crash of Flight 217 airline «Asiana Airlines» proves - in compliance with the rules of evacuation of casualties manages to significantly reduce: in occurred in San Francisco International Airport accident managed to save 305 of 307 of people on board. Here are some rules to follow that can be more likely to survive a plane crash.
1. Think road kostyum
Going on a trip, choose the clothes, so that it was most convenient to you in the event of an emergency.
«Imagine that runs out of the burning plane - advises Cynthia Corbett, an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - For example, do not wear high-heeled shoes or slippers light - they are uncomfortable running ».
blockquote> Long sleeves and pants can protect against shrapnel and burns: according to experts of the National Council for Transport Safety (NTSB) 68% of the victims account for fires occurring after accidents.
«It is important that during emergency situations shoes do not fall down with your feet, and the exposed surfaces of the body are protected by dense tissue, such as denim," - added Corbett.
blockquote> 2. Choose your seat when buying bileta
According to research by the magazine «Popular Mechanics», the safest places are located in the rear of the cabin.
After analyzing the crash with a fatal outcome, have occurred in the last 40 years, experts give the following statistics: On average, seated in the rear by 40% more likely to survive. Also try to stay close to the emergency exit and close to the aisle.
Professor Ed Galea, an expert on fire safety from the University of Greenwich in England, found that surviving passengers usually sit within five rows of emergency exits: in his words, at the time of an accident is better to sit closer to the aisle than in the window or in the middle.
3. Rise and posadka
Experts say that the most dangerous time - the first three minutes after take-off and eight minutes before landing: force majeure occurs more often on these phases of flight - this time it is better not to remove their shoes and do not lose sight of the two nearest emergency exits.
Hand luggage is located under the front passenger seat sitting - it will help prevent injuries because they do not allow you to slip under the seat in front, because broken legs among the victims of air crashes are fairly common.
If a crash or emergency landing can not be avoided, keep calm, do not panic. Take the so-called "survival attitude": crossed palms, put them on the back of the seat in front, then press the palms to the forehead - so a greater chance of surviving a crash, if there is no front seat, lean forward and hug her knees.
Also remove the pockets of all the sharp and angular objects such as pens and key: in emergency conditions, even an ordinary comb can cause harm.
4. Rule 90 sekund
Remember, if, after the crash, you can leave the room for 90 seconds, significantly increasing the chances of escape: some passengers in a state of panic are not able to even undo the seat belt - and then their bodies and are sitting in a chair.
In an interview with «WebMD» Cynthia Corbett said:
«It is important to know how to behave in extreme conditions, even if does not receive instructions from the crew: there is that people are just sitting and waiting, when they are told what to do, and the situation in the meantime is exacerbated."
blockquote> In the accident flight 217 with the majority of the victims managed to escape, because the victims were able to quickly evacuate the aircraft.
«If someone hesitated, things could be much worse," - said John Hensman, head of the International Center for Air Transportation and Corbett added: "Do not try to find and collect your baggage, it may take precious time."
blockquote> 5. Not more dangerous than the escalator in metro
Experts on transport security are encouraging: according to statistics NTSB, only one of 1, 2 million commercial flights has an accident: aircraft crews carefully work out measures to prevent a variety of emergency situations, create new safe non-toxic materials and improved fire-protection systems winged machines.
The chance to die in a plane crash is 1 in 11 million, whereas, for example, in a car crash - 1 in 5000, so now is much safer for humans to fly than to drive.
«On board the aircraft, you run the risk of no more than going down the escalator in the metro," - said «ABC News» John Hensman.
blockquote>«I believe that air travel - the safest way to travel - summed Corbett. - But during the flight, we should not forget about safety and the rules of conduct on board. Do not be afraid to fly, simply follow the instructions clearly ».
blockquote> See also "7 stunning photos of air crashes in which all survived ..." Pablo.
via factroom.ru
