Air transportation is considered safer than train and automobile transport. According to statistics, aviation accidents occur in 6.84 of every 100,000 flight hours. The fatality rate associated with airplane crashes is 0.01 per every 100 million miles traveled.
However, despite the positive statistics, aviation accidents do occur. When they happen, they are often deadly. Aircraft travel at great heights and speeds, and an accident in midair or on the runway often doesn’t leave enough time for passengers to disembark.
Most airplane crashes occur due to human error. Pilots may make critical mistakes during takeoff or landing, resulting in severe accidents. While airplane crashes have decreased significantly since the 1980s and 1990s, more individuals are using helicopters and private jets for travel.
Helicopters and private jets aren’t subject to the numerous regulations of traditional airplanes. Thus, the room for pilot error and malfunctioning equipment is more substantial. We may likely see a rise in aviation accidents as the use of helicopters and private jets continues to increase.