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How to survive a plane crash: Time is key

Looking at the burned-out shell of Asiana Flight 214, it seems hard to believe that so many people survived its crash in San Francisco Saturday. But experts say modern aircraft are well-constructed;  passenger preparedness when an emergency occurs is the key to getting out of a crash alive. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

Looking at the burned-out shell of Asiana Flight 214, it seems hard to believe that so many people survived its crash in San Francisco Saturday. But experts say modern aircraft are well-constructed;  passenger preparedness when an emergency occurs is the key to getting out of a crash alive. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.