Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
It is my understanding that auto deaths are in decline so I guess I need more information. In any case it is an interesting topic.
One obvious difference is that there are more drivers every day. As a result the opportunity to have an accident increases
It would be interesting to find out if auto deaths have declined since the economy has tanked and fewer cars are on the road.
I wonder what the per individual rates are? Is it possible that even though there are more deaths every year but the per person averages are down?
In any case it takes more hands on skill and constant attention to drive a car then a jetliner.
Skyhigh
Honestly, I really didn't research the amount of accidents. That being said, the ultimately goal is to a percent have almost no deaths related to car accidents.
The same goal carries heavier to an aviation. It may take more skill and constant attention to drive a car, but it take a lot more decision making and planning to fly an aircraft.
Working at LCC, I can see where your resentment and bitterness comes form. I think it's criminal what Doug Parker has done to your pilot group over there. That being said, I think you comparisons and assertions about aviation are inappropriate.