Is seat 11A the safest on a plane?

June 13, 2025 7:45am CST
The lone survivor of the Air India air crash was a passenger that sat on seat 11A and many argue it is the safest number on a plane. Other people disagree and even point out that the lower end of an aircraft remains the safest place to sit. What is your opinion on this issue?
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@LadyDuck (476254)
• Italy
13 Jun
I never cared of other people opinion, I always booked that seat.
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13 Jun
You always booked seat 11A ? How did you arrived at choosing that seat?
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@TheHorse (227594)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun
11A?
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@LadyDuck (476254)
• Italy
14 Jun
@ogbenishyna44 @TheHorse The number was not the same according to which aircraft model. We choose the two seats on the side of the emergency exit doors. We were frequent flyers we could choose those seats before the others and we always booked several weeks in advance.
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@AmbiePam (99142)
• United States
13 Jun
A show I used to watch did a bunch of experiments, and found the people near the tail have the greatest chance of survival. I know I heard a few flight attendants speak who survived past crashes had their seats in the rear.
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@TheHorse (227594)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun
Yep.
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13 Jun
That's true
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@rsa101 (38761)
• Philippines
14 Jun
I find this discussion fascinating! While the idea that seat 11A is the safest spot is interesting, I think it's more about circumstances than seat numbers. Studies suggest that passengers seated near the rear of an aircraft tend to have better chances of survival in a crash, but of course, every accident is different. I personally lean toward sitting near the tail when possible—just in case! However, I also value comfort, so I usually prioritize a window seat or extra legroom. Safety is important, but so is enjoying the flight!
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23h
I agree with you completely. In some situations, the front or middle seat may be the safest place depending on where the accident takes place or where the impact is most felt on the plane.
@TheHorse (227594)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun
Often, people near the tail survive. I like to sit in a window seat behind the wing so I can watch the flaps operate.
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13 Jun
That's true. The safest places are towards the tail or end of the plane.
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@TheHorse (227594)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun
@ogbenishyna44 I am glad I have survived air travel so far. To quote the great Warren Zevon, I am too old to die young, but I am too young to die now."
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13 Jun
@TheHorse nobody is too old to die
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@Mshafeeq (1968)
• Bangalore, India
13 Jun
I believe nothing is safe when your time is over. I used to book aisle seat when I travel.
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@Mshafeeq (1968)
• Bangalore, India
13 Jun
@ogbenishyna44 Yes your right
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13 Jun
That's true. The accident was bound to happen.
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13 Jun
Rather a sily question since not all aircraft have seats numbered the same way. Different airlines use different configurations. Therefore 11A could be in many different areas.
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@TheHorse (227594)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun
I think sitting near the rear is safest.
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