Transportation is one of the most important factors in the human world. Some of us need transportation in our lives for a trip and some for our work. Today, there are many means of transportation, one of which is the plane. Aeroplanes are designed in a highly equipped manner with the development of technology. But even though it is equipped, it does not mean that it will not fail.
Why Is A Fire In Airplanes?
As is known, aeroplanes have many electrical types of equipment. Malfunctions in the engine and other parts of the aircraft may inevitably cause a fire. Another part where a fire is likely to occur is the flight cabin. Fires can occur for many different reasons during the flight or while preparing for the flight. Sometimes it can be caused by the passengers and sometimes from a technical point of view. Fires caused by passengers are generally fires caused by technological devices carried by passengers. These can be fires from a smartphone, laptop, rechargeable or items with batteries. Possible fire zones are aircraft sections, such as engines, cargo areas, sinks, electronic and electrical zones, landing gear. The heat detectors, temperature increase detectors, flame detectors placed in these areas enable the detection of fire formation. Finally, there are 4 different types of fire that occur by categorizing the fires that occur in aircraft. 1st type fire type which includes parts such as wood, fabric, paper, rubber, plastic. Type 2 fire is the type of fire that includes flammable liquids, petrol, oils, paints, alcohol. The third type of fire is the type of fire caused by appliances with electrical equipment. 4th type of fire is the type of fire caused by metals such as MG and TI.
What Should We Do If There Is A Fire In The Plane?
If a technical failure occurs during the flight or while preparing for take-off, or if a fire occurs due to an unknown reason, please do not panic! Do not forget that in such situations, panicking on the plane can cause an uproar. That’s why staying calm is always a disadvantage for us in times of danger. In case of fire on the plane, the cabin crew will explain the necessary protection measures to you. Some of these are those; The first thing to do is to protect your body against any danger. If you have something like a jacket or veil with you, it is recommended that you wear it. If men or women are wearing nylons and similar items, they should remove them immediately. You should never swallow the smoke generated as a result of the fire by breathing. Otherwise, swallowed smoke may cause you to be poisoned. In case of any fire that may occur in the aircraft, our request from you is to keep your calm and when you carefully listen and apply the warnings and precautions that the cabin crew will announce to you, our valued passengers, you can escape from the plane with the least injury in case of fire. When the fire on the plane is controlled by the authorized persons, if the plane has completed its landing movements, all you have to do is to evacuate the plane calmly and carefully and quickly.
