What at least one flying school, who seem to mass produce airline candidates has neglected to teach. Is the 4/5 point harness. I watched a YT star, who had the 4 point lock buckle mid chest, as the lap strap was so loose. Pulled up by the shoulder harness. This was in the landing part of the flight.
In the event of an extreme deceleration, the person not wearing that harness would get a broken back/spine at the point of the lock buckle.
Keep the lap strap, reasonably tight. Even better, use the full 5 points of the harness if you have it, on take off and landing. (The 5th between the legs, of course) this stops the lap strap rising.
There was a B737 accident years ago The Captain was not wearing full harness as the 5th strap was not "clicked in and locked".he was/will be in a wheel chair the rest of his life as. the buckle rose up his chest. The F/O walked away after rescue.
Last edited by RichardJones; 14th July 2025 at 20:09.