If you were in a plane crash over the ocean would you blow up or drown?

Question

If you were in a plane crash over the ocean would you blow up or drown?

Answer 1

If you're fine with driving to go see a movie, then flying shouldn't be too much scarier. You're over 4 times more likely to die in a car crash then on an airplane.



Relax. It takes many years of experience before pilots are allowed to even touch the controls. Not only that, but flight has been perfected over the years. You have almost a century worth of Physicists and Aerodynamic technicians keeping you in the air.



But to answer your question, death by impact would be the most likely result... IF you crashed. Which you won't! Smile!

Answer 2

Blow Up The Ocean

Answer 3

When a plane hits water at 200 mph, it comes to a very sudden stop. It's almost like hitting a brick wall at 200 mph. Your body is going to be literally crushed by the force. Medically speaking, the exact cause of death would be multiple trauma. I doubt that many would survive the impact, but if they did, I suppose that they would most likely drown as the plane fills water. When a plane crashes on land, the most likely cause of death can vary depending on the skill of the pilot and the terrain that he/she choses to 'crash land'. A skilled pilot will try to avoid a sudden impact, thereby decreasing the chances of death by multiple trauma. Unfortunately, planes carry a lot of fuel. So, even those that survive the actual crash may be burned alive or die from smoke inhalation.

Answer 4

the chances of this happening are extremely slim . like EXTREMELY slim. but in the events of this happening death would be likely instantaneously. the plane is immediately crushed on impact. there is no reason to be afraid of suffering cuz u wont. hope this helped and didnt scare you. Good Luck

Answer 5

Hmm.... well, if the pilot's alert enough, they would usually try to pull sort off an "emergency landing"..... on water........ That way, the plane would land in the way it usually would, except that it'll be a rough landing and they'll be landing on water. The plane would stay afloat for enough time to take off your seatbelt, walk to the emergency exit, and jump out.



However, if the plane hits the water nose first, or any other weird position first, what usually happens is the fuselage will break into 2 pieces. Planes are built so that they break somewhere in the middle in case it crashes in any uncontrolled manner, so you will still have an exit to go out through.



It won't blow up unless the plane was on fire.



But nevertheless, plane trips are the safest form of all transportation. So be rest assured.

Answer 6

if the plan elands in water it drowns unless it's crashed mid air....check this out.........



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EgyptAir_Flight_648

Answer 7

Generally the plane floats long enough for passengers to escape into a flotation device. But you're more likely to be killed by a donkey than in a plane crash.

Answer 8

i hope i'd just pass out from fear before I would know the answer to this question

Answer 9

it happens like once every 10 thousand flights if that, you really dont have much to worry about

Answer 10

If the plane were to crash into the ocean, you would most likely die from impact with the water.



Most pilots dont like that option.

They will do their best to try and "ditch" the plane into the ocean, which will give them half a chance of survival. Ditching means they will try and land the plane in the ocean. They will hope to land upright and not be tripped up by the waves, which can happen. The plane can be broken up if they hit the water at the wrong point of the wave... which they will endeavour to avoid!



A friend of mine survived a small aircraft that ditched into the sea several miles offshore from Vila. The plane stayed afloat long enough for everyone to get out.

But most of the passengers did not have their life jackets with them from the plane. Some took off the clothing they had on as they felt they couldnt swim with their clothing. Coldness, exhaustion, fear, loosing track of some of the passengers affected the survivors. The group of 4 clung to one jacket and swam towards a small light, encouraging each other to keep going. They made it to shore through a reef which left their skin with cuts and managed to raise the alarm.



Im into sailing yachts and have done Sea safety and survival training which teaches yachtsmen how to survive at sea.

Hypothermia... loosing body heat... is the main cause of death at sea. We were taught to put on warm clothing before entering the ocean.

We were taught to put on our life jacket in the water and preferably before entering the water. We were taught to save body heat by adopting the HELP position... curl into foetal position supported by life jacket. Taught the "congo line" for moving in a group, the huddle to stay together and preserve body heat. How to use the equipment...



It is really worth doing a sea survival course.



If Im flying over water I make sure I know where the exits are, where my life jacket is and study the brochure of how to put it on and how the exits work.

Then I relax.

I look out the window thinking of how long it would take to sail the miles we are doing in minutes! I check the sea conditions and think of the many days I've spent sailing between ports, check the coastline for suitable anchorages...

Answer 11

so which way are you more afraid to die? if you watched LOST, then you'll know the plane is likely to throw you out because of the differences in air pressure (if the plane breaks into two). if not, the whole plane is gonna slam on the water surface and you'll be tossed outta your seat (even if you wear seatbelt, the entire chair breaks).. if you ever survive, also beware of sharks in the ocean.. they will rip your flesh apart and eat you alive.. ok i think i scared you enough



PS: plane usually dont crash, the accident rate is smaller than car accidents, so enjoy your flight!