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My prediction is evidence will show the survivors to all be in very close proximity to each other and concentrated in "least damaged" section of aircraft.
If one was seated in the areas that took the brunt of the crash...it wouldn't matter if one was in a new titanium seat with carbon fiber and kevlar restraints.

I am a supporter of seat belts. I support safety efforts and protocols.
My own uncle survived a commercial jetliner crash that grievously injured many...so I get it.
In this particular situation, if one was seated in the "wrong" section of the airliner, they were totally doomed.

If one was seated in the areas that took the brunt of the crash...it wouldn’t matter if one was in a new titanium seat with carbon fiber and kevlar restraints.

Makes sense.

My argument is along the lines of, “if you want to win the lotto, you have to buy a ticket. Following protocol is “buying a ticket”.

And a very popular phrase in success training is, “luck is when opportunity meets preparedness.” i.e. it takes more than just being at the right place at the right time (which this guy was). It also takes being prepared. i.e. following protocol. It enhances your chances of being “lucky”.