A detachable aeroplane passenger cabin? This Ukrainian engineer had suggested the idea 10 years ago
In a bold attempt to make flying safer, Ukrainian aerospace engineer
Tatarenko Vladimir Nikolaevich
has designed a concept aircraft with a detachable passenger cabin. The idea is simple: if there's a serious emergency mid-air, the cabin carrying passengers separates from the rest of the plane and lands safely using parachutes.
This concept, first introduced in 2016, has sparked considerable debate in the aviation world.
How the Detachable Cabin Works
The passenger cabin is designed to detach during take-off, mid-flight, or landing in case of an emergency.
After detachment, parachutes open automatically to slow the descent.
Inflatable tubes help the cabin float if it lands in water.
Even passenger luggage is stored in a special area below the cabin to keep it safe during emergencies.
Tatarenko explained,
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Surviving a plane crash is possible. We can't always control human error, but we can prepare for it.
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Who is Behind the Idea?
Name:
Tatarenko Vladimir Nikolaevich
Profession:
Ukrainian inventor and aerospace engineer
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When:
Developed over 3 years, and made public in 2016
Where:
Ukraine, with global attention
How:
Uses carbon fibre and Kevlar materials for strength and lightweight design
How Safe Is It?
The cabin is built from strong but light materials like Kevlar and carbon fibre.
The parachutes control the fall, and inflatable tubes keep the cabin afloat on water.
It's designed to fit full-size commercial aircraft.
What Do Experts Think?
The aviation industry is divided:
Critics Say:
The detachment system may weaken the aircraft's structure.
The falling cabin could hit mountains, cities, or forests, as it can't be steered.
Air travel is already very safe, with very few deaths per year.
Supporters Say:
People like the idea. In a survey, 95% of passengers said they would pay extra for a ticket on such a plane.
Is It Practical or Too Expensive?
Making detachable cabins would be very costly:
Current aircraft like Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 already cost $100–350 million.
Adding this system or building new planes from scratch could hurt airline budgets.
Experts believe that money might be better spent on pilot training and in-flight safety systems.
In 2014, for example, out of 3.3 billion passengers, only 641 deaths were reported, showing how rare crashes are.
But What About the Pilots?
One big concern is that the design only saves passengers.
The cockpit and pilots stay with the aircraft, not the detachable cabin.
This has raised ethical questions. Tatarenko says he is working on pilot escape solutions, but nothing has been revealed yet.
What's Next?
Tatarenko's video of the design went viral on YouTube. He's looking for investors and partners to build a real prototype. So far, no big companies like Airbus or Boeing have joined the project.
Tatarenko believes:
'We must try everything we can to reduce deaths. Passengers deserve every possible option.'
Whether or not this idea becomes reality, Tatarenko's design has definitely sparked new discussions in the aviation world. Even if the detachable cabin never flies, it shows how bold ideas can push the limits of what's possible in air safety.
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