You could survive a plane crash with this new aircraft design

A Ukrainian aviation engineer has come up with an aircraft design that he believes would greatly increase your chance of surviving a plane crash.

It involves a detachable cabin that removes itself from the plane in the case of an emergency, and would work regardless of whether the plane is taking off, flying at altitude or landing.

Inflatable rafts on the cabin would help it land smoothly on land or water.

See also: HOW TO SURVIVE A PLANE CRASH: EXPERT ADVICE

Luggage would be stored underneath the passenger compartment, so you'd still have your luggage.

Unfortunately, the pilots wouldn't be in the section that would detach...