On October 14, 2024, three flights flying from Mumbai received bomb threats, which created tension among the passengers. The first of these flights was of Air India, which was going from Mumbai to New York. The second and third flights were of IndiGo. Air India flights were diverted, while IndiGo flights are being sent to isolation bays and are being investigated. After this incident, many questions started arising on social media whether the passengers on board the plane are given parachutes in such situations or not. Let's talk about this in detail.
Parachutes on commercial flights: A common question
People often wonder why passengers are not given parachutes in case of emergency. The simple answer is that passengers are not given parachutes in commercial flights. There are many reasons behind this. The first and main reason is safety. Commercial aircraft are highly safe and are designed and tested according to various safety standards. To ensure the safety of passengers, the aircraft has pilots equipped with state-of-the-art technology and training, who plan to land the aircraft safely in any emergency situation.
Why no parachute in an emergency?
Now the question arises that if there is a serious emergency, why is a parachute not provided? A big reason for this is that using a parachute is not easy. Special training is required to operate it. If parachutes are given to passengers without training, it can be dangerous for them. Apart from this, the structure of a commercial aircraft is such that it is not possible to jump out wearing a parachute. Passengers face many dangers while jumping from the plane, such as getting hit by the engine of the plane. If a passenger jumps in this way, there is a risk of his life and it can also pose a threat to the entire plane.
Emergency protocols on airplanes
In case of an emergency, the pilot has several protocols that help him land the plane safely. Aircraft are equipped with safety equipment such as oxygen masks, life jackets and emergency landing measures. The pilot and crew are trained to deal with such emergencies so that they can ensure the safety of the passengers.
Why are parachutes not used?
Jumping out of a commercial plane is not an easy task. The height, speed and environment of the plane are such that it is almost impossible to survive after jumping. Apart from this, space is also limited in the plane, and wearing a parachute and using it properly becomes extremely difficult. This is the reason why there is no provision for parachutes in commercial flights. Commercial flights have many other measures for the safety of passengers, and the use of parachutes is not practical. The pilot and crew act according to a pre-determined protocol in case of emergency to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the passengers. Therefore, parachutes are not required in passenger flights.
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