Statistics show that 1 out of every 8 million passengers will encounter an air crash. If so, how can passengers increase their chances of surviving a plane crash?

1. Clothing

Fasten your seat belt and don’t wear high heels

First of all, let us understand the three main "killers" in air crashes: First, the plane crashed to the ground The second is the huge impact when the aircraft burns; the second is the flames when the aircraft burns; the third is the toxic smoke produced by the combustion. In order to reduce the impact on yourself when the plane crashes, the best way is to wear a seat belt, follow the plane safety tips, and maintain safe postures such as leaning over and grabbing your ankles with both hands. Also keep in mind that high heels may not only impede escape during a plane crash, but also create additional dangers.

2. Seats

The rear of the plane is safer than the first class cabin

Is there a safer seat when flying? American aeronautics expert David Nolan put forward the view of "positional survival theory".

Nolan believes that seats at the back of the plane are safer. "Compared with passengers in the first few rows, passengers closer to the rear of the plane have about a 40% higher chance of surviving an air crash." "When you hit something at high speed, obviously the front will be more severely damaged than the rear," Nolan said. "The plane won't go backwards and hit a mountain."

Aviation safety expert Ed Garrison Professor Lia suggested that passengers choose seats within 5 rows of the exit. The exit can be at the front, middle or rear of the cabin. The closer to the exit, the more likely it is to escape smoothly, and aisle seats are slightly better than window seats.

3. Be vigilant

The most dangerous 3 minutes after takeoff and 8 minutes before landing

Ben Shad, author of the book "Survivor Club" pointed out, It is not good to be busy reading newspapers, drinking alcohol, watching movies or sleeping as soon as you get on the plane. She reminded passengers to be vigilant, especially three minutes after takeoff and eight minutes before landing. Research shows that 80% of air crashes occur during these two time periods.

4. Crash

Escape from the wreckage quickly

After the plane crashes, if it is accompanied by fire and smoke, passengers generally have less than two minutes to escape. After escaping from the plane, decide your next move based on where the plane crashed. If the plane crashes on land, passengers should flee to an upwind area 200 meters away from the wreckage, but not too far to facilitate rescuers' search. If the plane crashes in the sea, passengers should swim as far away from the wreckage as possible, as the wreckage may explode or sink to the bottom of the water.