IFR Flight Twice as Deadly as VFR?

"Jay Honeck" writes:

[...] Twice as many deaths occur while flying under instrument
flight rules as they do in visual flight rules, per hour flown.
[...] Over the years I have done my best to convince her and my
family that IFR flight in GA aircraft is not unduly or inherently
dangerous -- but that is pretty hard to prove in the face of these
statistics.

Sorry, it sounds a little like you're trolling.

Therefore, for those of you who regularly fly IFR in light piston
singles and twins, a few questions:

1. Do you agree with Collins' statements?

Assuming the data was gathered and analyzed correctly, it's not a
matter of opinion.

2. Assuming the statistics are true, how do you minimize your risk?

The same way one minimizes non-IFR risks: good planning, equipment,
maintenance, judgement, performance. Remember, even two times a small
number is a small number.

3.Since IFR flight is statistically among the most dangerous things
you can do in a light GA aircraft [...]

Since when? The Nall report gives a broader analysis, listing for
example VFR-into-IMC as a popular way to end one's career.


- FChE