What is needed for an emergency landing

They do not happen very often. The chances of surviving this strongly depend on the cause that caused it. If the actions of the crew are coordinated and strictly follow what they were taught, then the chances are greatly increased. Much depends on yourself. It will be too late to panic and cry. You need to follow the instructions of the crew and try to remain calm.

In 1974, the American airline Pan American was unable to land at Pago Pago Airport, Samoa, due to bad weather conditions. The plane crashed into the jungle and a fire started on board. Only 5 people were able to survive. They followed the instructions of the flight attendants, and therefore survived. This emphasizes the importance of knowing your actions in an emergency landing.

The simplest thing is to listen carefully to the information before the flight. that is being told. Passengers are usually involved in extraneous matters when they show you how to use oxygen masks and life jackets. It is not right. In the event of an emergency landing on water or land, this information can save your life.

Be sure to read the instructions that are included in each passenger seat pocket. It won't take long, but it will help you understand how to behave in the event of a disaster.

Statistics prove that the chances of surviving are better for those passengers who choose large planes, not small. Agree that it is better to fly on than on an old maize.

The information that the flight attendants tell before the flight can save your life!

The choice of seat inside the cabin also affects your chances of survival. If the plane crashes, then, in most cases, the front compartment is destroyed first, and then the rear compartment. This can happen with the tail and the wing. The most important thing is that your chair is 5 rows from the emergency exit... Then you can quickly get out of the cabin if the plane made an emergency landing.

80% of all accidents occur in the first three minutes after take-off and the last 8 minutes before landing. During these periods, you need to fasten your seat belt and stay awake. If you like to take off your shoes during the flight, then be sure to put them back on.

Now let's consider what to do in case of cabin depressurization / fire on board / landing on water or on land.

During decompression

The first thing you hear when the cabin is depressurized is it's a deafening roar... Loose things will start flying around the cabin. Everything around will be like a fog. You will feel pain and tinnitus. The stomach may hurt.

Wear an oxygen mask immediately, which will automatically drop out from the top. Even if it seems selfish to you, but first you need to dress it, and then help your loved ones, even children, dress them. Lack of oxygen is very dangerous. You can pass out very quickly. Therefore, it is better to take care of yourself, and then help others.

Depressurization is very dangerous, as it causes a lack of oxygen.

Your second action should be fastening the seat belt... The crew will direct the aircraft in distress to. If the disaster is very serious, then it will simply fall. In order not to fall out of the chair, you need to fasten the belt.

In the event of a fire in the cabin

Practically every fifth plane crash is accompanied by a fire on board... If this happens, then take off your synthetic clothing(tights, etc.). It melts easily. It is better to wear clothes made of materials that do not burn well.

Throw a blanket or blanket over the top if they are at hand. It is recommended to protect the respiratory tract with a cloth soaked in any liquid. It is better to move around the cabin on all fours..

Crawl over objects scattered on the floor or over chairs. If you see fire or smoke behind the escape hatch, do not open them. Don't give up hope! AND try to get out of the plane... Help other people.

When landing on water or land

If you watch the video of emergency landings of passenger aircraft, you will notice that exactly panic and confusion ruin passengers.

Listen carefully to the instructions of the crew and follow them. Fasten your seat belts and lower your head to knee level. Cover it with your palms or with your hands clasped on top. Place a blanket or bag under your belly. Place your knees on the back of the chair in front.

Remove all metal objects from yourself... Otherwise, the medics will then have to pick them out of your body. It is better to take off scarves or shawls too.... Catching on to something, they can strangle you.

In an emergency landing, the aircraft must remain in place until it stops.

All people will rush to the exits through which they entered. Take your time to follow them. You can get seriously injured in a crush.

In an emergency landing, try not to panic, but to act according to the instructions of the crew.

The plane is equipped with inflatable ladders, along which passengers slide down. There are also ropes with knots.

An inflatable ladder is two cylinders with a bottom stretched between them... One end of it is attached inside the cabin, and the other rests against the ground. Do not hold onto the side cords as you descend. Women are better off taking off their high-heeled shoes so as not to ruin the gangway. After descending, immediately step back so as not to disturb other passengers.

When landing on water put on your life jacket... It is located under the chair, worn over the head. It is securely fastened with special straps.

There are special rafts in the cabin. They need to be lowered into the water and seated in them. To attract the attention of rescuers, you must use a whistle or flashlight.