Where to sit on a plane?

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krnsspott

i prefer to sit by the emergency exit door.....mainly 'cause there's more leg room

sling it bird

I don't think you will have much chance of surviving.

Sit next to the escape doors and at least you can die with legroom.

shawnny1G207

Sit toward the back, because the plane is most likely to crash front end first? (totally guessed that one)

Oracle

In most crashes the safest place is in the tail of over the wings.

The tail because in a lot of impacts the tail breaks away and a handful of rows of seats tend to survive or have survivable injuries. It also has the benefit in most aircraft of having escape doors to hand. Also in aircraft fires the tail has tended to fare much better.

Over the wings as this is the strongest part of the aircraft carrying the main spar, landing gear etc.

Isle seats offer a better chance of survival simply because they are easier to get out of and head for the exit.

But hey, Aircraft accidents are almost unheard of today. Then it is almost always planes from countries with bad maintenance and old aircraft. You are far more likely to have an accident as a pedestrian, car driver, bus passenger, on a horse, basically any other form of transport. Do you worry about going to bed at night? Didn't you know more people die in bed than anywhere else?!!!

Flying is about as safe as it can get. Use it in confidence.

prof

beside the pilot !!!!!!

Jinty

I don't like it really matters. You hear of people coming out of severe accidents with just a scratch while others die. If your gonna go your gonna go.

kÂ²

The area directly over the wings is the strongest as it is the most reinforced to cope with the stresses being transmitted from the wings.

Unfortunately, that's also where most of the plane's fuel is.

But if/when the plane's heading for the ground fast, there's nothing much that can help you except the pilot, getting into the brace position, and maybe a couple of prayers and some good luck.

someone

sit above the wings

mermer192

chances are, you wont crash. the most you will experience is turbulence, and almost as unlikely as crashing, maybe an air pocket. (you fall out of the sky for a few seconds, so wear that seat belt and youll be fine)

DrTandem

Yes, inside the plane is best.

nieder

umm if it crashes. it doesnt matter where you sit.

KINGBIRD69

I dont know about the study, but the best place to sit on a plane is the aisle or in first class. You can always get to the restroom and most importantly you get your drinks right away and can always flag the attendant down from there.

As to the study, i am sure there is probabally a multi million dollar govt funded study already

James N

Away from windows but near a exit.It always works but in case bring a video camrea. :)

guy in Yemen

I always see the tail in tact after a crash, so opt for the last seat at the back.

ESL

no chance of surviivng...

Badi

the best choice is travelling by hourse

worldglobetrottergirl

I heard that if you sit over the wings, your chance of surviving a minor plane crash is better.

foxychick

i doubt it

wildcatsrule12

on a chair

Penguin Gal

Not near the middle--that's where the fuselage (sp?) is located--you will incinerate w/i seconds

DonkeyDick

Over the wing or at the back

Hassen

It is common to believe that it is safer in the back of the plane than in the front of the plane, in terms of surviving a crash. However, detailed studies suggest that there is very little difference, wherever you are located. The strongest part of the plane is where the wings join the body, but there are often fuel tanks around that area which can be a disadvantage in a crash. There is so little difference in survivability rates that where you sit is not really a relevant factor.

Towards the back of some planes, you'll find that the blocks of seats start to have one less seat in them. These rows are often considered to be the best seats in coach class because you have more room, side to side, and sometimes more room in front of you as well. It does place you way at the back of the plane - not otherwise the best part of the plane to be in - but if you're on a long flight, the extra comfort is probably worth the several extra minutes to get off the plane at the other end.

aloneinga

I've heard in the middle near the wings.

froze1115809

All you can do is stick your head between your legs and kiss your *** go bye...and say" Lord please forgive me for all of my sins.

dukalink6000

Generally speaking, in the tail section or just behind the wings near the escape door

mrswho82

not likely

keithmanley2000

at the back i have never heard a plane reverse into a mountain however if going to crash at least your be the last to die

Caz

I read that the safest place to sit is at the back near the tail section. But the safest seats are those which face backwards as more of your body is protected. (the RAF have all their seat facing back, apart form the cabin crew that is.)

So, the safest place to sit on an aeroplane would be the stewards seats at the back, as they face backwards.

brian d

there have been studies. is safest to sit over the wings, is the most secure (less likely to break up) place.

amie

not next to tyler durden

blondebirdcrazy

not sure about all the technical stuff but i prefer to sit at the back

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