The recent deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport that killed both pilots and injured dozens of passengers has raised questions about airline safety. Aviation experts have confirmed that seat location can influence passenger safety and survival during a plane crash. Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and commercial aviation expert at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said that while sitting near the back of the plane gives passengers the best chance of survival, the front and middle parts of the aircraft absorb most of the impact. Motley Rice aviation attorney Jim Brauchle advised passengers to avoid retrieving personal belongings during an evacuation.