So I can't vouch for the relative probabilities of these things, but
I still want to make sure I have the option of the NEAREST airport.

Three young Iowans were killed last week in the Milwaukee area, while
driving on I-94. The driver (the only survivor) tried to pass a snow plow
(which, on a freeway, isn't all that unusual), lost control, hit the back of
the plow, and careened sideways into a bridge abutment.

Just like *that* three 20-somethings gone, in the blink of an eye. All
that potential (these were great kids -- all recent UI college grads, all
well employed), all those future headaches, heartaches, and triumphs,
gone...

The parents, relatives and friends are, of course, devastated.

So, we all know life isn't fair, and Father Death tends to deal random blows
to all concerned. That said, flying cross-country at 500 AGL, just because
the view is better, strikes me as tempting fate a wee bit too much.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"