Tag: Crash Test
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Rethinking Safety in Air Travel: Passenger Bracing Positions and Seat Configurations
In the realm of aviation safety, understanding the potential risks and mitigating them is paramount. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has conducted extensive tests to reassess the traditional ‘brace-for-impact’ position recommended for passengers. This comes in light of evidence from past incidents, such as the US Airways Flight 1549 ditching, where the current brace position…