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The survivors of recent crashes were sitting at the back of the plane. What does that tell us about airplane safety?
Aircraft today must show that they can be evacuated in 90 seconds in order to gain certification. But a theoretical evacuation — practiced with volunteers at the manufacturers’ premises — is ...
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JAL crew lauded for getting all passengers off of burning plane
It is called “ditching,” and the drill consists of a full ... pilot gave orders for an emergency evacuation. After all of the passengers left the plane, the captain checked the cabin for ...
Japanese, US paratroopers leap from aircraft in annual drills
Japanese and American paratroopers leap from planes for annual New Year drills:: Funabashi, Japan::Officially titled the “New Year Jump,” according to JSDF officials, the drill, which is held at the ...
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Up to 20 military transport aircraft to practice dodging enemy strikes in Urals drills
the pilots will also practice search and evacuation tasks and the delivery of cargo and personnel, the statement says. The drills involve about 20 fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft and over 200 ...
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Wildfires are a common threat in L.A. But evacuation drills are rare.
TOPANGA, Calif. — As fire raced across the Santa Monica Mountains last week, Scott Ferguson knew the drill. His geographically isolated and fire-prone community in western Los Angeles County has ...