Which Seats On A Plane Are The Safest?

By Jack Kulp

February 28, 2023

Midsection Of Man Sitting In Airplane
Photo: Getty Images

New research has confirmed that the safest seat on an airplane is a seat at the back of the plane…more specifically, a MIDDLE seat at the back of the plane. But those seats are never popular with people who want or need to get off of the plane quickly.

The Aviation Safety Network took a look at 65 plane incidents, and concluded that seats in the back of the plane were the safest in over half of them.

For other tips on staying safe on a flight, click here.

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