Jim Logajan writes:

Is it the design or construction of the plane that is the causal factor or
the pilot of the plane that is the causal factor for the alleged higher-
than-average accident rate?

Perhaps a plane designed to encourage carelessness combined with a
target demographic of inexperienced and potentially careless pilots.
I doubt that the plane is intrinsically unsafe, but the notion of a
parachute speaks volumes on the design and sales goals.

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