Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

How likely is my plane to crash?

Plane crashes were much more likely to occur back in the '60s, '70s, and '80s than they are today due to bombings and technical malfunctions. The chances of a plane crash are extraordinarily low—about 1 in 11 million. Compare that to the risk of being killed in a car accident, which is 1 in 5,000.

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