Is seat 11A the safest on a plane? / myLot

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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Anna

@LadyDuck (502653)

• Italy

13 Jun 25

I never cared of other people opinion, I always booked that seat.

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Emmanuel Adelakun

@ogbenishyna44 (1753)

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13 Jun 25

You always booked seat 11A ? How did you arrived at choosing that seat?

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 25

11A?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502653)

• Italy

14 Jun 25

@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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Amber

@AmbiePam (120966)

• United States

13 Jun 25

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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The Horse

@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 25

Yep.

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Emmanuel Adelakun

@ogbenishyna44 (1753)

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13 Jun 25

That's true

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rsa101

@rsa101 (40987)

• Philippines

14 Jun 25

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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Emmanuel Adelakun

@ogbenishyna44 (1753)

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14 Jun 25

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.

The Horse

@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 25

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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Emmanuel Adelakun

@ogbenishyna44 (1753)

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13 Jun 25

That's true. The safest places are towards the tail or end of the plane.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 25

@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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Emmanuel Adelakun

@ogbenishyna44 (1753)

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13 Jun 25

@TheHorse nobody is too old to die