Originally Posted by LivingInMEM

I did the research when I was teaching at the schoolhouse and found out that all of the victims were blown out of the aircraft vs pulled out by the handle. I tried my best to contradict the "hold this handle, vs that handle to not get pulled out" mantra, but I still get that same brief every time I jumpseat on the bus. If the door blows, you're going out regardless of what handle you are holding, or whether or not you are even holding a handle. Save yourself and glance at the cabin press before you even get out of the seat.