Imagine, you’re on a relaxing trip to the Bahamas when suddenly – BOOM – Your plane begins careening into the ground, losing thousands of feet in altitude.
Stats
- According to multiple sources, Your chances of being in a plane crash is 1 in 5.4 million
During the dive
- Before the plane impacts into the ground, you should rid your pockets of sharp items, such as a pen or pencil.
- If you’re wearing glasses, remove them; if you have a tie or scarf, make sure you loosen them.
- If you have a moment before impact, locate your nearest exits, this is to ensure you know where to go in the event of a smoke-filled cabin.
- After all of these, position yourself in a “brace for impact” fashion.
After the impact
- After the impact, you should remain in your seat unless the flight attendant says otherwise.
- Ensure that you listen to the flight attendant, so long as they are alive.
In case of a fire
- In the case of a fire, you should cover your mouth with a piece of cloth or shirt.
- You should also do your best to re-locate the exits you found earlier.
In the case of an impact into water
- If your plane lands on the water, immediately equip your life vest but do not inflate it yet, as it will trap you in the cabin.
- In the case that you could not find a life vest, hang on to someone else, they can support multiple people.
Other tips
If you are worried or paranoid about flying, these tips could help you feel better about flying.
- Seat your self in the back half of the plane, and in the aisle row, statistically, that is the safest spot to be in.
- Most crashes take place during either the takeoff or landing, therefore if you have a long flight, consider booking a direct flight, the fewer stops you make decreases the chance of a crash.
Thanks for reading, have a great day!