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Pilots reassure public amid recent aviation safety concerns in U.S

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Pilots reassure public amid recent aviation safety concerns in U.S
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Arnold I. Barnett Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor | MIT

Recent safety incidents in the United States have left potential travelers nervous about air travel. Despite this, experts emphasize that flying remains generally safe. According to Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Arnold Barnett, "The death risk per passenger boarding is about 1 in 100 million. If you see a little kid at a US airport, he or she is five times as likely to grow up to be president of the US as to perish on the forthcoming flight. "

Pilots and cabin crew undergo extensive training to ensure passenger safety. Cabin crew members train for handling unruly passengers, opening exits, conducting water evacuations, and more. They also receive recertifications to maintain safety benchmarks. Pilots spend time in flight simulators every six months to prepare for various scenarios such as engine failures and bird strikes.

Aviation safety investigations are conducted thoroughly by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following any incident. These investigations aim to understand what happened and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

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New technologies continue to improve aircraft safety. The Federal Aviation Administration's Next Generation air traffic control system allows pilots to navigate via satellite, reducing flight times and mitigating in-air collisions.

Passengers can also take steps to enhance their personal safety by wearing practical clothing for evacuations, observing emergency exit locations, listening attentively to safety briefings, and reading the safety card.

Phil Smith told CNN regarding recent incidents: "Does it mean we need to be on our guard? Sure. Does that mean the system is unsafe? No. There's a difference between less safe and unsafe."

In commercial air travel between 2018 and 2022, the risk of fatality was between 1 in 13.7 million according to Readers Digest. Additionally, Discovery TV has shown that listening carefully to safety briefings can reduce injury risks during emergencies.

Turbulence often causes concern among passengers but is generally just an inconvenience for pilots who are well-trained to handle such situations. Passengers are advised always to fasten their seatbelts during turbulence.

Aircraft systems are designed with multiple redundancies; most commercial jets can operate on one engine if necessary. Pilots receive extensive training on managing these systems during emergencies.

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