Friday, January 16, 2009

Surviving a plane crash -- 75% of passengers live

Here's a surprising piece that actually has useful information on surviving a plane crash:

The US Air Crash into the Hudson River proves that most of the things we believe about surviving airplane accidents are completely wrong. "Miracle on the Hudson" is a perfect headline to describe the pilot's incredible landing and the perfect evacuation of 150 passengers. But as I learned over the last few years writing a book called The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life, the truth about who lives and who dies in plane crashes and other emergencies may surprise you.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-sherwood/the-three-myths-about-pla_b_158362.html
James Morton
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3 comments:

David Graham - cdlu.net said...

I like to say that the most dangerous time in a pilot's day is driving to the airport.

Anonymous said...

agree. I'm far more afraid to drive on the QEW or 401 than to get in an airplane. Still, kudos to the pilot for landing that plane safely. It's a bit scary to think that, for all our technology, huge aircraft can still be brought down such a thing as a bird hitting the engine.

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