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What if we could survive a plane crash? Ukrainian aviation engineer Vladimir Tatarenko has been working 3 years to find a way. And he did. He invented a detachable plane cabin which can be ejected within the seconds in case of emergency.
The cabin can land both on ground and water. It has parachutes attached to its roof and inflatable rubber tubes to keep it afloat if needed. “Surviving in a plane crash is possible,” Vladimir Tatarenko told LiveLeak. “While aircraft engineers all over the world are trying to make planes safer, they can do nothing about the human factor.”
Of course, if the plane explodes or is under a rocket attack, it wouldn’t help. Also, some argue that the detachable cabin could undermine the structural integrity of the plane. Finally, what about the pilots..?
More info: Youtube (h/t: dailymail, mashable)
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“Surviving in a plane crash is possible,” says inventor Tatarenko
Once detached, two gunpowder engines slow down the speed and the parachutes deploy
So the passengers can safely land on the ground
Inflatable rubber tubes can also keep the cabin afloat if needed
No need to worry about your luggage – the cabin also includes a storage space
The cabin can be ejected through a rear hatch at the tail end of the plane during take-off, flight, or landing
Watch the video below for more information:
Some argue that the detachable cabin could undermine the structural integrity of the plane. Also, if the plane explodes or is under a rocket attack, it wouldn’t help. Sadly, the pilots would be left behind in any case, too. Finally, some people question the cost-effectiveness of such an invention and the reason for carrying it out in the first place. “Of the millions of flights a year, less than 500 people die worldwide a year from plane crashes, ” said Isadora Kali Anne Seney. However, the inventor conducted a questionnaire and found that 95% of people would be willing to pay more for such a safety system.
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LuciaDeSantiago 9 years ago
I think they would have enough time to go out the cabin
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KathyKnaus 9 years ago
it seems like if they built in an optional 2-minute delay, the pilots could retreat into the cabin and be saved as well, as long as they could see that a) a crash was inevitable and b) there was no way that the pilots could maneuver the plane to a "safer" crash site anyway.
Okeke Ugchukwu 5 months ago
The pilot seats could be also made ejectable just like the military craft, because, the pressure of consciousness during crash wouldn’t allow pilots leave their seats, so an option of making their seats eject during crash is paramount and feasible. The cabin should also have a trained person always on seat who can operate the parachute and all techniques.
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ValidotRatk 9 years ago
What will happen to pressure loss at 10Km? What will happen to parachute when you travel 900km/h? There is a reason why there is rocket engines on ejection seats... Another issue is D-box construction of fuselage that is needed for lightweight planes (any RC balsa builder will understand). Sorry for being engineer not designer...
JoeLuxa 9 years ago
This is not feasible. At least not in the short term. Reduced cargo space, increased weight, which means even more fuel and even more weight. The other problem is how do you stabilize that load before the chutes deploy. Seems highly likely they would twist together. Last time I checked planes often don't wreck in the nice straight manner as depicted in the video. Imagine the cost of and engineering the mounts that hold the people part of the plane to the plane part of of the plane. Now imagine waiting on the runway when they have to spend 45 minutes checking one while you wait in the middle seat. Is that what you want?
GeertMoojen 9 years ago
Most crashes happen during landing or take-off, so this would be of no use. It's also impossible for the chutes to carry the weight of the cabin. Nice idea but impossible to implement.
ChrisCrissey 9 years ago
First of all when releasing the people, the plane probably could still function and would be much lighter. the pilots could secure a good trejectory for a crash if need be and then parachute out.... Validot Ratk thats why people brainstorm and design for these ideas. the cabin you fly in is presurized to the lever you take off at basically. it stays sealed... you open it and its like you never left. if the cabin is dipped open you have a whole other set of issues.
Annika 9 years ago
What about the pilots? They're the ones risking their lives. Plus, what if the parachute fails or the floaters don't blow up in time?
EmilynWorstell 9 years ago
The description even said the pilots would be left behind
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LuciaDeSantiago 9 years ago
I think they would have enough time to go out the cabin
Load More Replies... KathyKnaus 9 years ago
it seems like if they built in an optional 2-minute delay, the pilots could retreat into the cabin and be saved as well, as long as they could see that a) a crash was inevitable and b) there was no way that the pilots could maneuver the plane to a "safer" crash site anyway.
Okeke Ugchukwu 5 months ago
The pilot seats could be also made ejectable just like the military craft, because, the pressure of consciousness during crash wouldn’t allow pilots leave their seats, so an option of making their seats eject during crash is paramount and feasible. The cabin should also have a trained person always on seat who can operate the parachute and all techniques.
Load More Replies... ValidotRatk 9 years ago
What will happen to pressure loss at 10Km? What will happen to parachute when you travel 900km/h? There is a reason why there is rocket engines on ejection seats... Another issue is D-box construction of fuselage that is needed for lightweight planes (any RC balsa builder will understand). Sorry for being engineer not designer...
JoeLuxa 9 years ago
This is not feasible. At least not in the short term. Reduced cargo space, increased weight, which means even more fuel and even more weight. The other problem is how do you stabilize that load before the chutes deploy. Seems highly likely they would twist together. Last time I checked planes often don't wreck in the nice straight manner as depicted in the video. Imagine the cost of and engineering the mounts that hold the people part of the plane to the plane part of of the plane. Now imagine waiting on the runway when they have to spend 45 minutes checking one while you wait in the middle seat. Is that what you want?
GeertMoojen 9 years ago
Most crashes happen during landing or take-off, so this would be of no use. It's also impossible for the chutes to carry the weight of the cabin. Nice idea but impossible to implement.
ChrisCrissey 9 years ago
First of all when releasing the people, the plane probably could still function and would be much lighter. the pilots could secure a good trejectory for a crash if need be and then parachute out.... Validot Ratk thats why people brainstorm and design for these ideas. the cabin you fly in is presurized to the lever you take off at basically. it stays sealed... you open it and its like you never left. if the cabin is dipped open you have a whole other set of issues.
Annika 9 years ago
What about the pilots? They're the ones risking their lives. Plus, what if the parachute fails or the floaters don't blow up in time?
EmilynWorstell 9 years ago
The description even said the pilots would be left behind
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