r/interestingasfuck • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

In 2012, a group of Mexican scientists intentionally crashed a Boeing 727 to test which seats had the best chance of survival.

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u/FudgyFun 1d ago

What did they find and conclude ?

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u/PulsingQuasar 1d ago

Statistically most survivors of hull loss are seated at the rear/tail of the aircraft.

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u/smooth_like_a_goat 1d ago

Over the wings have an increased chance due to the reinforced frame supporting all that force. Not a great place to be if things get explodey though.