Originally Posted by Bridge Builder
If the aircraft came to such a sudden halt, that would suggest (I emphasise suggest, as this is speculation), that the forces produced by the de-acceleration would be substantial.
Is there a sound reason why rear facing seats may not help in such a situation?
Well, how about if the sudden deceleration was largely in the vertical plane? (FWIW, I have personally experienced a stall and near vertical fall from about 60ft and am glad I am still around. YMMV!)