Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

During World War II, kamikaze pilots attempted to crash their explosive-laden planes into American warships. This meant almost certain deaths for the pilots. So why do they still wear helmets?

- In some instances, the pilots may survive the crash

- The planes may experience severe turbulence before reaching their targets

- Sense of identity: Pilots wear helmets. Kamikaze pilots are Pilots. So Kamikaze pilots also wear helmets.

- It is not the intention of the pilots to commit suicide. There is always a hope the pilots would return alive although the expectation is low.