Question about the mechanism of an aircraft

[Hatari00]

Apologies if this has already been posted; can the same issue of the Titan happen in an aircraft as well? As in the pressure difference causing issues? The airplane is a pressurised tube which is at a different pressure to the atmosphere- if a sudden drop occurs inside the aircraft could it cause the same effect as the submersible? I’m deliberately avoiding certain trigger words. Thank you

you can see i’m terrified of flying..

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No it can’t. Pressure increases the lower below sea level you get and reduces the higher up you get.

My DP is a pilot.

No, it the exact opposite. Higher pressure inside than out.

@Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight @Oakbeam thank you!! One more question so what happens in the event of a pressure drop inside the vessel? Can the pilots/passengers pass out before they can put the oxygen masks on?

That is why planes have multiple sensors to ensure oxygen masks drop as soon as there is any perceived risk. That is also why you are told to put your own mask on before helping others. Apparently one of the side effects of reduced oxygen is that you feel fantastic by the way!