Airplanes are complex machines that require a lot of training to fly. When you fly, you are trusting the skill of the pilot to keep you safe. If something unfortunate happens to the pilot, you may find that you have to make an emergency landing. Although this would be an undesirable circumstance, being prepared for it can help save your life.
Find out if anyone on the plane has any experience landing a plane. On some commercial flights, there may be a flight attendant who has been trained to land a plane in an emergency.
Keep a level head. If you panic, you are endangering yourself and everyone else on board the plane. Staying calm will make it easier for you to deal with the situation.
Steady the plane by using the control yoke if the plane is diving. Remember that on most aircraft you pull toward you to gain altitude and push away from you make the plane go toward the ground.
Radio the tower for assistance. The personnel in the tower have instruction manuals that they can use to help you safely land the plane. In addition, this will give them time to get emergency personnel to the area near where you will make your emergency landing.
Follow the directions of the tower personnel. Make sure that you understand the instructions. Ask questions about anything you need clarified.
Inform the others on the plane to brace for the emergency landing. More than likely, the landing will be rough. Each person should be buckled into his seat with his head between his knees, and his arms should be wrapped around his head to protect it.
