Why in a plane crash do the feet often get cut off the passengers?

Question

I recently read/heard this somewhere, but I can't remember the exact details... I think it has something to do with something "acting" as a guillotine, possibly some kind of safety device? Apparently for years, people wondered why when recovering plane crash remains... the passengers feet would often be cut clean off the body?

Answer 1

yeah um thats pretty much the grossest thing ive ever heard!!!

Answer 2

maybe its beacuse the plane lands on its belly, and the floor will split and move, cutting their feet off? i dont know, that's just my guess

Answer 3

Often? I think maybe you should ease off on the tabloids.

Answer 4

that because the chairs hit their legs