What could go wrong during crusing on a trans atlantic flight.... Other than weather? In the event of what could go wrong, what would the chances of survival
be? (Also the wings couldnt fall off or the plane nosedive could it?)
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 Gregnewing |
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Posts: 1 (06/21/09 22:12:18) |
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MeghansNerves |
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Posts: 224 (06/22/09 04:47:11) |
Hi Greg,
Others can add more, but I can quickly say: 1. Even in the worst turbulence or weather imaginable, the wings would never fall off. They are incredibly flexible and strong, and built to withstand far more than they would ever encounter. 2. Planes are designed to glide, so even in unusual circumstances or even an emergency they would never nosedive. 3. Even when crossing large bodies of water, the routes planes take are actually usually quite near to land. They could always go to a nearby airport were something to go wrong and should the plane need to land. Worst thing you might encounter while cruising are boredom, some turbulence (which is completely safe and never causes crashes), or a bad movie. Hope this helps. Meghan |
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2618 (06/22/09 05:13:04) |
As one person said, worrying about being hit by a meteorite makes more sense than most of these things the media has speculated wildly about following the Air
France crash.
There really isn't anything that can go wrong that has not been addressed as fully as aircraft designers can address it. Weather is not a problem. Wings falling off is not a problem. When there is an accident, it is very difficult to even guess what could go wrong because places are so remarkably safe. |
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Posts: 847 (06/22/09 07:10:34) |
I think for some, a plane in the sky is in a tenuous position, just waiting for a disaster--like it's dangling from a 20lb test fishing line or something.
This is completely untrue.
Those planes were designed and built to be up there. They're most at home aloft, not on the ground. They're also tested to withstand far more stress than they'll ever naturally experience in-flight. It may sound crazy, but I actually prefer when the wheels lift off and the gear retract. Once airborne, the plane is in its element. It's at that point that you should say "Now I'm safe," sit back, and relax.
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