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30 – How to Survive an Air Crash!
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IF you are unfortunate enough to go through a situation in which an air crash is imminent.
Fasten your seat belt as tightly as possible.
Check for the emergency exits.
Take sharp pencils, pens out of your clothes and remove dentures, high-heeled shoes and eyeglasses.
Empty your bladder to reduce the chance of internal injury.
If you don't have a personal smoke hood, moisten a handkerchief, headrest cover or shirttail, so if there is smoke after impact, you can hold it over your mouth. If no other liquids are handy, use your urine.
Cover your head, preferably with a pillow.
Then either cross your arms over your calves and grab your ankles or put your palms-forward, crossed wrists between your head and the seat in front of you. In the latter position, it's best to slide your feet forward until they touch the seat leg or under-seat baggage in front, so your legs are less likely to snap forward on impact. Your feet should be flat on the floor and further back than your knees to reduce injuries to your feet and legs, which you will need in order to successfully exit the craft after impact
If you survive the crash get out of the plane as fast as possible!
You should preferably be dressed as comfortably as possible with most of your body covered. Cotton or woolen clothes are better.
High-heeled shoes will NOT be very helpful in this kind of a situation
Passengers in the tail of the aircraft have 40% higher chance of survival than those in the first few rows, in the event of a crash. Because a quick escape gives you the best chance for survival, it’s best to get seats as close as possible to an exit, on the aisle, and in the back of the plane
It is statistically safer to fly economy than first-class or business class
Read the safety card and listen to the pre-flight safety instructions. Every type of airplane has different safety instructions
Study the aircraft door and make sure you know how to open it if you need to. Normally, the flight attendant will open the door, but if they are dead or injured, you will have to do it yourself
You should know exactly where the exits are even if there is no emergency
You should be wearing your seat belts at all times you are at your seat. Even while you are sleeping. The seatbelts should be worn as tightly as possible.
Prepare yourself for the crash. If landing on water. you should have your life vest on, though not inflated yet. If landing in a cold place, you should have some blankets or jackets to keep you warm
If you are going to crash, return your seat to its full upright position and remove any loose items that could become hazardous, zip up your jacket and make sure your shoes are tied tightly to your feet.
Remain calm. This could save your life!
Fire and smoke are the reason for most plane crash deaths. The smoke in an airplane fire can be thick and highly toxic, so cover your nose and mouth with a moist cloth to avoid breathing it in.
Leave the airplane as quickly as possible. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 68 percent of plane crash deaths are due to post-crash fire, NOT injuries sustained in the crash itself.
Make sure the area outside the exit is safe otherwise proceed through another exit
Listen to any post-crash instructions from the flight attendants. Leave your things behind and move at least 500 feet from the wrecked aircraft. If in water, swim as far away from the aircraft as possible
Stay calm and in one place after the crash. Help other people out. Tend to your own wounds. Wait for the emergency services!