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Do pilots tell you if the plane is going to crash?

PILOTS have revealed why passengers are deliberately not told if their plane is about to crash. It's any flyer's biggest fear - some are more nervous about plane crashes than others but even the most assured passenger would lose their cool if the aircraft was about to crash.



Pilots are trained with the fundamental mantra: "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate," in that strict order. If a plane is in a true emergency, the pilots' first and only priority is "Aviating"—doing everything in their power to keep the plane flying or to find a safe place to land. During those critical moments, they are often too busy communicating with Air Traffic Control and troubleshooting mechanical issues to speak to the passengers. You will likely never hear a pilot say the plane is "going to crash." Instead, if an emergency landing is imminent, you will hear the command "Brace for Impact" or "Flight attendants, prepare for arrival." In many historical accidents, pilots have successfully landed the plane without ever saying a word to the cabin because they were focused on the controls until the final second. While they aim to be transparent, their silence during a crisis isn't a sign of neglect; it’s a sign that they are working 100% of their mental capacity on saving the lives of everyone on board.

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