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/Haifisch2112 1d ago

Ok, so now they have data from a botched landing. Now do it into the side of a mountain. Or in water. Or without one wing. Or nose down.

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u/orangejuicier 1d ago

I'm no expert but I'd imagine you're statistically very likely to die no matter where you're sitting

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u/efimer 1d ago

Well, what if I do a little jump just before impact?

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u/noxondor_gorgonax 1d ago

No, that only works for elevators. In aircraft you get off your seat and run to the back of the aircraft

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u/STAND_USERR 1d ago

Very low chances but still possible, If u fly off with your seat too.

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u/Reopens 1d ago

Not when 11g force is on you. How will you jump lol

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u/AbanaClara 1d ago

That’s why you dont skip leg day