Keep calm and 7 survival skills when a plane crashes
In the event of a plane crash, the safest position is to crouch down with your knees up or lean against the back of the seat in front of you. Staying calm gives you a better chance of survival than panicking.
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| The incident of the plane shaking and swaying on the runway of Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC) on November 19 not only scared the passengers present, but also made many people confused and worried about the safety of traveling by air. So, to keep yourself safe in case of an accident, the first thing experts advise is that you should choose a reasonable seat. In particular, the position near the tail of the plane, close to the aisle and next to the emergency exit are the three safest options if an accident happens to your flight. |
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| As soon as you get to your seat, flight attendants often advise you to fasten your seat belt before the flight departs. However, do you know how to fasten your seat belt properly? Position the seat belt low, as close to your hip bone as possible. This will prevent you from being injured by the seat belt in the event of a crash. |
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| When an accident occurs on the plane, quickly cross your arms on the back of the seat in front of you and lower your head, keeping your head between your hands to stabilize your body and avoid sudden shocks from changes in pressure on the plane. If you are sitting in the first row, with no support in front, bend forward, hug your knees, and lower your head. |
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| Panic is the enemy of survival, especially in unpredictable situations. One of the negative manifestations of panic is that many passengers cannot unbuckle their seat belts. In any situation, you need to be calm and alert to handle situations that happen to you as well as those around you. |
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| In addition, experts also advise that as soon as you board the plane, you should determine the location of the two nearest emergency exits and how to get to the emergency exit if there are obstacles on the way. |
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| In many cases, when hearing an emergency announcement about an incident, instead of following instructions, the first thing many passengers do is to rush to grab their belongings. This is completely wrong because the golden time for passengers to escape in a plane crash is only 2 minutes at most. |
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| It is no coincidence that oxygen masks are equipped on most aircraft. Because in the event of an accident, inhaling smoke for just 15 seconds can cause the victim to lose consciousness. Therefore, remember to reach for an oxygen mask as soon as possible and put it on your face as quickly as possible! |
