Call it a flier drill.

Bracing for impact might seem pointless during a catastrophic plane crash, but a scary simulation shows why assuming the proper collision position could mean the difference between life or death. The frightening — and graphic — PSA has amassed over 43 million views.

In the nail-biting video PSA, influencer Zack D films explained that, contrary to popular belief, curling into a ball is not the best impact pose.

“If you’re on a plane that’s crashing most people think they should brace by curling into a ball,” the influencer said. “But that’s not actually what you should do.” 4

Zack D, who frequently recounts notorious freak accidents for his over 23 million Youtube subscribers, instead instructed flyers to “assume the brace position by leaning forward and cov

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