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That's a well-known thing. Turbulence injuries come from being launched into the ceiling of the plane due to negative Gs. It's why the seatbelt is important - to restrain you to your seat.


Well, duh. I just thought the interior fittings were more robust. I guess even they got the modern plastic "Lexus" treatment.


I think you might be severely underestimating the forces involved, as well as confusing "strong" engineering for safe engineering.

A ceiling that buckles when a human slams into it at an acceleration of -4g or more is a ceiling that doesn't severely fracture their skull and possibly kill them instantly.


It is better that they bend and pop out, as that will absorb some of the impact.




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