I'm doing one of my periodic deep analyses of homebuilt accident statistics. One aspect is comparing the fatality rate for specific homebuilt aircraft against their configurations and cruise speeds. This is an example of the type of graphic I'm looking to update:


Configuration is easy, but cruise speed is arguable. Below is my initial input to the analysis. I got them through a simple Google search. But I'm sure some folks here know better, and am interested in some feedback.

I realize this is awkward, in that some types of airplanes (such as the Kitfox) have a range of models with a commensurate range of cruise speeds. But I don't need absolute accuracy...plus or minus 10-20 MPH is just going to shift a point on a plot slightly left or right.

I figure it should be a popular topic. You get to argue about your favorite planes, plus you get to call me an idiot for some of my values. :-)

Aircraft
Cruise (MPH)
Avid Flyer
92
Bowers Fly Baby
85
Bushby Midget Mustang 2
165
Cozy
180
Glasair
220
Glastar
135
Harmon Rocket
230
Kitfox
110
Lancair IV
300
Pietenpol Air Camper
85
Rand KR-2
180
Rans S-12
60
Rans S-6
90
Rans S-7
118
Rutan Long-EZ
144
Rutan Varieze
165
Searey
92
Sonex
130
Thorp T-18
175
Vans RV-10
201
Vans RV-3
185
Vans RV-4
201
Vans RV-6
199
Vans RV-7
191
Vans RV-8
210
Vans RV-9
164
Velocity
230
Zenair CH-601
155
Zenair CH-701
85

Ron Wanttaja