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There was a study[1] where a plane was deliberately crashed into the Sonoran Desert, and in it they found the front of the cabin experienced much higher g-force
by srj 8y ago
There was a study[1] where a plane was deliberately crashed into the Sonoran Desert, and in it they found the front of the cabin experienced much higher g-forces than those in the rear.
There's also an interesting blog by a UK Professor who studies the safety of crowds in various disaster scenarios:
http://fseg.gre.ac.uk/blog/ http://fseg.gre.ac.uk/blog/
He found that the closer you are to an exit row, the marginally better your odds of survival.
[1] https://alum.mit.edu/slice/scientists-crash-plane-name-safety https://alum.mit.edu/slice/scientists-crash-plane-name-safet...
- Coding_Cat 8y agoand, a reason much more important than survival, an aisle seat on an exit room gives you the most legspace for your money!
- thatswrong0 8y agoAlso the most elbow / shoulder bumps per hour
- untog 8y agoBless your heart for assuming that the exit row seat doesn't cost extra compared to the others.
- Coding_Cat 8y agoVaries per airline. But usually when I fly it's still the best (legroom/total ticket price) :)
- w0m 8y agoBack of the plane is last off; but also technically the safest (and bumpiest during the rest of the ride). Statistically speaking; I just look for the most legroom.