INQUIRER.net: Safety advances boost plane crash survival odds

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Safety advances boost plane crash survival odds Jul 7th 2013, 23:33 Passengers in plane crashes today, such as the one in San Francisco involving Asiana Airlines Flight 214, are more likely to survive than in past disasters.   Saturday's crash was the latest where a big commercial airliner was destroyed but most passengers escaped with their lives. There were plenty of cuts, bruises and broken bones — and some more severe injuries — but only 2 of the 307 passengers and crew onboard died.   Planes now are structurally sounder. In the cabin, stronger seats are less likely to move and crush passengers. Seat cushions and carpeting are fire retardant and doors are easier to open. Those improvements allow people to exit the plane ... Keep on reading: Safety advances boost plane crash survival odds Media files: asiana-airlines1.jpg (image/jpeg)

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