Where do plane crash survivors sit?

Okay, so, where's the safest place to sit on a plane, right? It's a question I've definitely pondered before, especially before a flight when I'm feeling a little extra anxious. I mean, you see these plane crash documentaries and you can't help but wonder!

Well, the truth is, there's really no single "safest" seat. I know, bummer, right? You were hoping for a magic bullet! You might read about some crashes where people in the back survived, and you think, "Aha! The rear is the place to be!" But honestly, that doesn't mean the back is always safer.

It's more like... it depends. It really, really depends on the crash. Where does the plane actually hit the ground? Was there a fire, and where did it spread? These things are way bigger factors than just whether you're sitting in the front, middle, or back. For instance, I remember reading about that awful crash in San Francisco years ago. Some people near the front survived, while others in the back didn't. So, go figure, huh?