Under company procedures, where should the PIC seat an injured passenger and why?

• A. In the front row near the cockpit so the crew can monitor the passenger.
• B. Near doors and entry ways, but not in the emergency exit aisle if they cannot perform exit functions; an attendant may be assigned.
• C. In the middle of the cabin away from exits.
• D. In the last row to keep the aisle clear.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is to keep the injured passenger where the crew can monitor and care for them while ensuring the emergency exits remain unblocked. Placing the passenger near the doors and entryways makes it easier for the cabin crew to provide medical attention and for an assigned attendant to assist as needed, without slowing down an evacuation. If the passenger cannot operate an exit, sitting in the emergency exit aisle could obstruct egress, so directing an attendant to help them while they sit in a nearby seating area keeps the exit path clear and support readily available.

Siting in the front row near the cockpit would interfere with crew operations and access to the flight deck. Placing the passenger in the middle of the cabin away from exits delays care and evacuation. The last row could still impede the aisle and evacuations, which is not ideal when rapid egress might be required.