Simulation shows terrifying true reality of why you’re asked to use the brace position in aeroplane crashes
A terrifying simulation video has shown what can happen if you don't do the brace position properly during a plane crash.
Now, it goes without saying that the chances of surviving a plane crash depend entirely upon the circumstances - and not on the way you're sitting.
But when the US National Transportation Safety Board conducted an external review of aviation accidents between 1983 and 1999, they found that over 95 per cent of aircraft occupants survived, with 55 per cent of those passengers surviving the most severe crashes.
The brace position, a common protocol shown on the safety card in the back pocket of the seat in front of you, is designed to minimise injury and maximize the chances of survival.
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It's basically designed to protect vital body parts during a crash.
Dan Bubb, a former airline pilot and professor at the University of Nevada, told RD that 'the best position to brace for a plane crash is to tuck your head down, and place your arms or hands on your head to protect it and your neck'.
“However, should an emergency occur where passengers will need to brace for impact, the flight attendants will be very clear in giving instructions on what to do and how to do it,” Bubb said.
If you're wondering what this looks like, YouTuber Zack D. Films has shared a simulation of the best position to be in if a plane is crashing.
The content creator, known for the most 'unsettling' simulation videos you can think of, has previously revealed what happens to your body after you die and what people with no eyes see.
But 'if you're on a plane that's crashing', Zack explained in a video from last year why most 'people think they should brace by curling into a ball, but that's not actually what you should do'.
"Instead, assume the brace position by leaning forward and covering your head," he said.
"This position helps protect your vital organs and reduces the risk of head and neck injuries."
"By leaning forward, you also minimise the impact force on your spine, increasing your chances of survival during high-impact situations."
As shown in the video, if luggage falls from the overhead storage while in the brace position, it's less likely to cause serious damage.
If your head is unprotected and your feet are on the seat, it offers no real protection.
Over in the comments, viewers were just 'praying that none of us will ever need this'.
Anish Vij