Air Travel Still the Safest Despite Recent Accidents & Bad Press
During the past few months, two tragic general aviation accidents occurred focusing nationwide attention on the safety of travel in general aviation aircraft. The first was the untimely death of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister as a result of a night flight from New York to Martha’s Vineyard. The second, and equally tragic flight, resulted in the death of Payne Stewart, one of the top golf professionals worldwide, and five associates in a Lear Jet traveling from Orlando and intending to land in Dallas.
When aircraft accidents like these occur, many times the general public and, in some cases, the media question the safety of flying in small aircraft. However, the record is clear. There is no safer way to travel from one point on the globe to another than by air, both commercial and general aviation. We all have a duty to communicate this fact to non-flying public. Failure to do so will result in limitations to the growth of an industry that is critical to America and our future. Please do your part.
