Flashforward - What if everyone passed out?

[Whack-a-Mole]

@mswas

One thing I found implausible was the number of plane crashes. They said there was something like 800 plane crashes. I guess it’s possible that that many would be taking off and landing within any 2 minute span, but if they are in the air then autopilot is pretty decent. Planes flying on a course aren’t going to suddenly change unless the pilot falls asleep on the stick and changes it.

The car accidents were totally believable.

Over in Cafe Society someone with experience in this area offered the following on this question. Seems 800(ish) is somewhere close to correct.

@tanstaafl

As for the number planes crashing, I don’t find that unlikely at all. I work at the airport here in Atlanta and at just about any point in the day we have 4 planes actively landing or taking off, 4 to 6 on final approach, another 4 to 6 on departure and who knows how many holding in the pattern.

Yeah, we’re also the busiest airport but there are a lot of airports. Assume 100 active airports in the US with an average of 8 flights taking off, landing, on approach or departure or holding at any time and you’re there.

That’s not even including general aviation flights or things like that helicopter we saw crashed into the side of the building.