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Oxygen masks on airplanes

Discussion in 'Survival and Sustainability' started by nom de plume, Sep 7, 2014.

  1. nom de plume

    nom de plume New Member

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    Pilots on PF:

    Just recently, a private, rather upscale business-style propeller-powered airplane from New York enroute to Florida, lost cabin pressure, overflew Cuba and crashed into the ocean around Jamaica. Before crashing, the pilot and his wife fell victim to hypoxia and passed away due to oxygen deprivation.

    Do not all airplanes that cruise at high altitudes have reserve oxygen (oxygen masks like on airliners)?

    Curious.

    Thanks
     
    nom de plume, Sep 7, 2014
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  2. Margot2

    Margot2 Banned

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    I think the cabins are pressurized at altitude.. even for planes like the Cessna 421 Golden Eagle.
     
    Margot2, Sep 7, 2014
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  3. Alucard

    Alucard New Member Past Donor

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    I thought it was mandatory to have oxygen masks on a plane. Maybe I am wrong.
     
    Alucard, Nov 12, 2015
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