A TikToker’s Unprofessional Advice
TikToker @sugeneshin_, with no experience in the airline industry, gave the craziest tip on “how to save a plane from crashing.” She advised that if a plane was about to crash, passengers should sit upright with legs braced against the seat in front instead of keeping the head down low to the knees.
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According to her, your survival rate would be higher. Plus, you’re in a better position to get your millions of dollars since “they literally want you to die so you don’t sue the airline,” she said.
Was It Good Advice or Not?
Kelsey Hughes, a 747 pilot and Youtuber known as 74Gear, found this advice ridiculous, so he went online to debunk it.
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“It seems these TikTokers who have little to no common sense or knowledge about aviation are giving you tips, so before you watch one of these videos and do something that could kill me while I’m on a plane…watch this video,” Hughes said.
He Ripped Her Claims Apart
Hughes mentioned that the TikToker’s suggested position during an impending crash would lead to a projectile going through one’s head—which would be hard to survive. It would also cause one’s mouth and knees to collide together.
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On her claims about airlines avoiding being sued, the pilot stated, “Whether you die or not, it’s either going to be you suing them or your family suing them. It doesn’t matter; they’re getting sued either way. This is America—we love to sue people.”
He Conceded Some Valid Points
The pilot agreed with some of her points, like how the further back in the plane you’re seated, the more likely you are to survive a crash.
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In conclusion, he said, “Here’s some better advice: listen to your cabin crew who are trained in crashes or flight attendants that are giving you instructions instead of TikTokers.” Ultimately, one should exercise caution when TikTok travel advice is involved.