Which position on the plane is safest in case of an acc.ident?

According to published statistics, airplanes are the safest means of transport, with the lowest accident rate. However, the consequences and impacts of plane crashes are often very large, so every situation must be taken into account to have preventive plans.

So if an accident occurs, which seats have the best chance of survival? Are they business class seats?

To answer the question "Which seat is the safest on a plane?", scientists from the University of Greenwich (UK) conducted a study on 2,000 lucky passengers who survived 105 plane crashes worldwide. The results showed that seats next to the aisle near the emergency exit, VIP seats and seats at the tail of the plane are the safest seats. The chance of survival for passengers in these positions is about 64-65%.




The seats next to the window and the middle seats are the least safe, with a chance of survival in a plane crash of only 50-53%.

In reality, accidents often occur when the plane is taking off or landing. Therefore, the fuselage is the most affected area, and can be cracked at these two stages. This accident occurs when the plane is in close contact with the ground, which is less dangerous and minimizes human damage. In this case, the first VIP seats and the tail of the plane will be the safest places.

In collisions, the tail of the plane will be the safest because it is the last place to be impacted. That is why the black boxes are always placed at the tail of the plane. In addition, in the event of an evacuation, the closer you sit to the exit, the higher your chance of getting out unharmed.

However, in general, according to Airsafe.com, experts assert that "there is no such thing as the safest seat." Because if a serious incident occurs while flying, most planes will explode or crash into cliffs or fall into the sea. The chance of surviving these accidents is almost zero. So all the completely safe positions listed are only relative.