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Old October 3rd 08, 03:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mike
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Default Most Dangerous Time?

"Ol Shy & Bashful" wrote in message
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hat is the most dangerous time of any flight?


Statistically takeoffs and landings are the most dangerous as they account
for about half of all fatal accidents. Further breaking it down, takeoffs
are far more dangerous than landings (again going by statistics).

However if you were able to filter out those smart fellers who fly
overloaded aircraft on hot days, I suspect the numbers wouldn't look nearly
so grim.