In article . com,
"Charles Talleyrand" wrote:

[snip]
I've been asked several times which of these things is more dangerous.

Another way to approach the question/answer is to consider the residual
risk after taking appropriate steps to mitigate the risk. The hazards
associated with an engine failure in flight can be mitigated by several
steps - flying a twin, or doing the best available maintenance, etc. etc.
The hazards associated with taking a left turn on a bike can be mitigated
as well - even going so far as to only take right turns.

In the end, the most dangerous activity is the one with the most residual
risk. Although it might take considerably more effort, you can make flying
safer than other activities.

--
Bob Noel
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