GA _is_ safer than some modes of transport. Was: Tragedy

Stefan wrote:

Comparing aviation and pedestrians by looking at the accident rate per
mile is sheer nonsense.

Why? The idea is to compare accidents to the value accrued from the travel.
Ignoring "fun" (as it's tough to quantity whether we're speaking of flying,
biking, etc.), why isn't "distance" a good metric for value?

- Andrew

"Andrew Gideon" wrote in message
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Stefan wrote:

Comparing aviation and pedestrians by looking at the accident rate per
mile is sheer nonsense.

Why? The idea is to compare accidents to the value accrued from the
travel.
Ignoring "fun" (as it's tough to quantity whether we're speaking of
flying,
biking, etc.), why isn't "distance" a good metric for value?

In that case, we should all get the fastest plane we can, because that way
we can cover more miles per hour, and be safer.

Can you see how ridiculous that sounds?
--
Jim in NC