A crash is considered “survivable” by the National Transportation Safety Board if the forces transmitted to passengers don’t ...

Despite popular belief, the FAA doesn't designate a specific seat as the safest. Fatality rates are slightly lower in the ...

[Slate] 2. The safest seats are (usually) at the back of the plane The rear seats of a commercial jetliner are annoying — cramped, near the lavatory, and you're the last one off the plane.

SEATS ON AIRCRAFT HAVE A SAFETY TAG? Research and studies on seat placement and safety, although not conclusive, offer some general insights. Studies and analyses of past crashes suggest that ...

Flying is the safest way to travel, but it may also be the most stressful. Here's how to ease some of that stress by avoiding ...

However, no single “magic safest seat” actually exists, an engineering professional asserted. When assessing the probability of surviving a plane crash, investigators look at five things ...

The “worst” seats were aisles in the middle third of the aircraft, with a 44% fatality rate. But does that still hold true in 2024? According to aviation safety experts, it’s an old wives ...

However, no single “magic safest seat” actually exists, an engineering professional asserted. When assessing the probability of surviving a plane crash, investigators look at five things ...