"Many people mistakenly think they should curl into a ball for the brace position but this is not the safest way, said Zack D, who posted the viral video to YouTube. 'Instead, assume the brace position by leaning forward and covering your head,' he said. 'This position helps protect your vital organs and reduces the risk of head and neck injuries. 'By leaning forward, you also minimise the impact force on your spine, increasing your chances of survival during high-impact situations.'"
"Nick Eades, the world's most experienced Boeing 747 pilot told LADbible bracing correctly can 'stop people breaking their necks in a big impact. 'You're just trying to get the body into a position that's going to suffer the least damage. 'It's like whiplash - you're trying to avoid that sudden movement of the head, which can result in serious injury, if not death,' he added"
The brace position requires tucking the head down and placing arms or hands over the head to protect the neck. Leaning forward helps protect vital organs and reduces the chance of head and neck injuries. The forward-leaning posture also minimises impact force on the spine during high-impact situations, increasing survival chances. Many people mistakenly curl into a ball, which is less safe and leaves the head vulnerable. Proper bracing can prevent catastrophic neck injuries and reduce whiplash-like sudden head movement. Watching and following safety demonstrations can improve passenger preparedness and injury outcomes.
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