Surviving at Sea: Separating Hollywood from Reality

🌊Vertical diving into the sea would be lethal, controlled landings on water are the best chance of survival.

🚣‍♀️Sitting near an over-wing exit in an airplane is the best position if it ditches in water.

🌡️Cold water can lead to hypothermia, limit breath-holding, and cause death from saltwater intake.

🌪️Stormy conditions and strong waves reduce the ability to hold breath and survive in the water.

🔥Airplane crashes into the water rarely result in fires, as fuel doesn't catch fire easily on impact.

Can you survive in freezing water for a long time?

—No, the ability to hold breath and survive in freezing water is limited.

What is the best way to increase chances of survival in a sinking airplane?

—Being near an over-wing exit is the best position, and not inflating life jackets until outside the aircraft.

How long can a person hold their breath in cold water?

—In cold water, a person can only hold their breath for about 5 to 10 seconds.

What should you do if you crash into water in an airplane?

—A controlled landing on water is the best chance of survival, and avoiding panic.

Can you survive in the ocean for a long time without food?

—Yes, humans can survive for weeks without food, but not without water.

00:26Vertical diving into the sea is lethal, controlled landings on water are the best chance of survival.

01:49Sitting near an over-wing exit in an airplane is the best position if it ditches in water.

02:54Cold water can lead to hypothermia, limit breath-holding, and cause death from saltwater intake.

04:00Stormy conditions and strong waves reduce the ability to hold breath and survive in the water.

06:12Airplane crashes into the water rarely result in fires, as fuel doesn't catch fire easily on impact.