On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:06:53 PM UTC-4, Tom wrote:
I think a better question is why some places have better safety
records.

One of the obvious positive factors are those groups who self-insure.

It provides a motive for everyone to watch out for the flying
practices of their fellow pilots.

Tom Knauff

At our club, the chief flight instructor and the #1 tow pilot are the guys with the place where the broken stuff will go. Needless to say, that is a strong incentive for trying to have safe operations.
FWIW
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