How far should passengers be away from an aircraft if evacuated due to explosives?

Passengers should be evacuated to a safe distance of at least 1/4 mile away from an aircraft in the event of a suspected explosive threat. This distance is designed to minimize the risk of injury from any potential blast or shrapnel that could result from an explosion.

Distance guidelines are established based on the understanding that the force of an explosion can be lethal within a certain radius, and moving beyond this initial distance provides a significant level of safety. While further distances such as 1 mile or more and 2 miles are certainly more cautious, for most situations related to aircraft incidents, 1/4 mile is deemed sufficient for ensuring passenger safety against immediate explosive hazards.

Factors such as the surrounding environment, type of aircraft, and specific threat level may influence evacuation decisions, but generally, the established safety protocols prioritize a minimum distance that is practical and achievable in emergency situations.