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The Disturbing Reason Why Airlines Don't Supply Parachutes To Passengers

Why don't we equip airplanes with giant parachutes to ensure safe landings? It seems logical, considering that we can use parachutes for humans. However, the answer is not as straightforward as it seems. Parachutes capable of safely landing a jumbo jet would be incredibly heavy. The added weight would reduce the number of seats available for passengers. Moreover, most airplane malfunctions occur during takeoff or landing, where parachutes wouldn't be of much assistance. Can you imagine the size of parachutes needed to land an Airbus A380, which can carry around 850 people and is significantly heavier than a small personal aircraft? This would lead to fewer seats per flight, resulting in more flights being necessary to accommodate travelers. Consequently, the increased number of takeoffs and landings would also increase the risk of accidents.