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Safety Myths

25 questions

If turbulence is safe, why wear a seatbelt?

TurbulenceSafety Myths

To keep you seated if the plane moves.

Can turbulence make the plane fall?

TurbulenceSensationsSafety Myths

No. The plane stays flying due to physics.

Are old planes less safe?

Safety Myths

No. Maintenance standards are strict.

Is it safer to fly in the day or night?

Safety Myths

It makes zero difference.

Can the door open during flight?

Safety Myths

Physically impossible.

What if an engine fails?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane flies fine on one engine.

Why do they show the safety demo?

The CrewSafety Myths

It is a regulation, not a warning.

What if the engine catches fire?

What If?Safety Myths

We push a button, and the fire is extinguished instantly.

Why did we just pull up and not land? (Go-Around)

LandingSafety MythsSensations

The runway wasn't perfect, so we are being safe.

What if we hit a bird?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane is built to withstand impacts.

What if we run out of fuel while circling?

What If?Safety Myths

Legally impossible; we have protected reserves.

What if an engine fails over the ocean?

What If?Safety Myths

We can fly for hours on just one engine.

Are the pilots tired?

The CrewSafety Myths

No, computers track our sleep to ensure we are alert.

What if the flight computer crashes?

What If?Safety Myths

There are three of them, and they vote.

What if the plane stalls?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane won't let us stall.

The plane is banking too steeply!

SensationsSafety Myths

It is physically impossible to tip over.

Is the air on board full of germs?

Safety Myths

It is cleaner than your office air.

Will the oxygen masks run out?

What If?Safety Myths

They last longer than we need.

Why are the lights dimmed?

Take-offLandingSafety Myths

To help your eyes see outside.

Can a window break?

What If?Safety Myths

They are super-strong and multi-layered.

Can something in the cargo hold catch fire?

Safety MythsWhat If?

Cargo holds automatically detect and suppress fires.

If we are over the ocean, where can we land?

What If?Safety Myths

We always fly within reach of a suitable airport.

How do I know the plane is properly maintained?

Safety MythsWhat If?

Airlines follow incredibly strict, proactive global laws.

How do I know my pilots are fully qualified?

The CrewSafety Myths

Pilots undergo rigorous, continuous training and testing.

Can a bird or ice break the cockpit windshield?

Safety MythsWhat If?

No, they are made of three ultra-thick layers of glass and plastic.