Survive Impact

• Brace: head down, arms tight, feet planted
• Stay buckled until the aircraft fully stops
• Assess fire, smoke, debris, and exits
• Check on others seated near you

Get Out

• Use the nearest safe exit fast
• Leave all belongings behind
• Move at least one hundred meters away
• Get upwind from the wreckage

Assess And Care

• Check yourself for breathing and bleeding
• Control bleeding with firm direct pressure
• Improvise a tourniquet if needed
• Prioritize and reassure serious injuries

Shelter And Conserve

• Use wreckage or cover against the elements
• Sip water; avoid alcohol and salty foods
• Rest and avoid unnecessary movement
• Expect a wait of several hours

Signal And Stay Ready

• Make yourself visible with bright materials
• Build large SOS signals from debris
• Whistle or bang metal; three blasts means distress
• Stay alert and ready for rescuers

Survival Priorities

• Get out of immediate danger first
• Stay alive by treating injuries
• Conserve energy, water, and body heat
• Be found by signaling and staying visible

Common Injuries

• Stop bleeding with pressure and elevation
• Stabilize fractures before any movement
• Cool and cover burns, do not break blisters
• Watch for shock; keep warm and calm