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If you're worried about your plane crashing and you want to give yourself the best chances of survival, book a seat in the tail of the aircraft, near an exit, or on the aisle to allow for a quick escape. Once on the plane, listen carefully to the pre-flight safety speech, and count the number of seats between you and the exit row so you could find the door even if it’s smoky and loud. If a crash does occur, brace yourself against the seat in front of you, exit the plane as quickly as possible, and get at least 500 feet upwind of the wreckage. To learn how to properly use your life jacket during a plane crash, keep reading!