Surviving a plane crash is more common than you probably realize

Planes are very safe, and chances are you've been told as much. "You're more likely to die on your drive to the airport than you are in the sky," and all that. But do you know why planes are so safe? It's not just because plane crashes are rare (though they most definitely are). It's also because even if you do find yourself involved in a plane crash, you've actually got a greater than 95% chance of surviving. Ninety-five percent. (io9.com) עוד...