Foreign media revealed that the safest seat in the cabin is the seat towards the back.
Last updated 2026-11-08 — Many people are afraid of flying because they are worried about an accident. In fact, the ratio of the probability of a plane crash to the probability of death in a car accident is 96,566:112. However, do you know where the safest place is in the cabin? Foreign media have repeatedly verified that the rear seat is the safest.
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