Inventor unveils 'detachable cabin' concept to save lives in plane
crash
Is it possible to survive a plane crash? An inventor believes he has
the answer with this ambitious detachable cabin concept.
Vladimir Tatarenko has unveiled a video demonstrating how the
detachable cabin idea would work during an aviation emergency.
The cabin would detach from the rest of the plane and safely land on
the ground or water with the aid of attached parachutes, boosters and rubber
tubes which would automatically inflate on water.
"Surviving a plane crash is possible. While aircraft engineers all
over the world are trying to make planes safer, they can do nothing about the
human factor," he told LiveLeak.
"The existing technology of using Kevlar and carbon composites for
fuselage, wings, flaps, spoilers, ailerons, tail will be used during the
design.
"It allows to partly compensate the weight of parachute system."
The aviation engineer has reportedly been working on the project for
three years and believes his concept could help save many lives.
His design includes space at the bottom of the detachable cabin where
passengers' luggage can be stored.
Viewers of the video appear divided on the concept, with many
pointing out the design wouldn't be very cost-effective.
"It doesn't make sense from a cost benefit analysis, from both
mechanical, economic and operational reasons," explained one.
Another commented: "Of the millions of flights a year, less than 500
people die worldwide a year. Seems not terribly cost effective
"Although a fantastic idea this would be insanely expensive, and it
would cost the consumer exponentially," wrote another.
Tatarenko previously showcased an 'escape capsule system' to save the
lives of passengers in an emergency situation. The capsule would be released
through a hatch at the tail end of the plane.
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