The Journalistic Enemy of GA Stirkes Again

[Floatsflyer]

Yes, the report was full of inaccuracies, but the jist of what was said was true, although IMHO the accidents were a bit sensationalized in order to prove his journalistic point.

On the other hand, while on average, there are 5 aircraft accidents a day in the US, some of which may be fatal, how many fatal car crashes are there nationwide every day? So why isn't that on the NTSBs "Most Wanted" list? Or is it because it then affects everyone rather than a select group?

-Cubbuilder

Use of the recent accidents in the piece was not just sensational but was also highly irresponsible and biased to illustrate the reporters objective. We know that it's way to early in those investigations to determine causes but despite that fact, the reporter gives the unadulterated impression to the public that they all fell out of the sky because of non-recovery from unusual attitudes.

5 GA accidents a day is just a statistic, the report did not specify causes nor did it want to. Once again, just stated to give the impression that all were caused by non-recovery from unusual attitudes.

Statistically we also know that flying is safer than driving but the non-flying public doesn't know it. Depending on what side of the fence one is on, arguments can and have been made to support or deny the claim. But one thing remains certain IMO, the most dangerous part of flying is driving to and from the airport!