Aviation Safety Quiz 1: Miracle Escape

What is a key factor in determining the fate of passengers during an aviation disaster?

• The type of airplane

• Quick thinking and teamwork

• The price of the ticket

• The length of the flight

What do pilots rely on during unexpected mechanical failures?

• Their instincts

• Their training

• The passengers

• The weather report

Who else plays a role in aviation emergencies besides pilots?

• The ground crew

• The airline CEO

• The passengers

• The ticket agents

What can increase a passenger’s chance of survival in an emergency?

• Ignoring the crew's instructions

• Listening and responding to safety directions

• Staying in their seat no matter what

• Using their phone to call for help

What often contributes to miraculous escapes?

• A brand-new aircraft

• Skilled piloting and rapid decisions

• Having a first-class ticket

• Short flights

What do investigators do after an aviation incident?

• Blame the pilots

• Improve aircraft design and safety

• Stop all flights

• Hire new crew members

What can result from learning about aviation disasters?

• More flight cancellations

• Safer airplanes and better training

• Higher ticket prices

• More turbulence on flights

What is one benefit of aviation disaster investigations?

• Pilots get automatic promotions

• Air travel becomes safer

• Airports close permanently

• Airlines stop operating

What is a common cause of aviation disasters?

• Passengers talking too much

• Mechanical failures, weather, and human error

• Delayed flights

• Overbooked planes

How do aviation experts contribute to safety?

• They test out different food options for flights

• They analyze past disasters to improve safety

• They design bigger seats

• They choose the best airlines to fly with