Cabin crew, prepare for takeoff.” Have you ever noticed what flight attendants do right after this message from the cockpit?

It also depends on whether a passenger is able to assume a brace position.” If a plane crashes nose-first, passengers up front will get the most impact — but sitting in the back of the plane ...

TL;DR: The survival rate for plane crashes in the U.S. from 1983 to 2000 was 95.7%. The "brace position" can reduce the risk of head and neck injuries. Preparation, staying calm, and listening to ...