Believe it or not, 2014 was one of the safest flight year in aviation history (Source: Ascend). And this is including the mysterious disappearance of MH370 and other fatal crashes that made everybody to say " Planes are not safer at all".
One in 2.38 million flights had a fatal accident last year. There were 19 fatal accidents and 671 fatalities last year. That's like less than 2 deaths per day for one year.
That being said, the aviation industry is always laser focused on increasing the safety standards. It is till the safest way of transportation.
But the public perception of the matter is directed towards handful number of crashes and an extravagant and vacuous conclusion is drawn.
I like to point out that car accidents are more dangerous than flight accidents.
3,287 people die everyday in car accidents. That is 1.3 million people in a year.
So you see public perception about flight crash is wrong.
To be safe, people should stop driving and start flying more.
Until Next time guys.
Chan CK
