Authorities say two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a small airport east of Atlanta.

COVINGTON, Ga. (AP) — Two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff late Saturday from a small airport east of Atlanta, authorities said

Police said responding officers found the aircraft and the two victims in woods just north of the runway in Newton County, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) east of downtown Atlanta.

The crash is being investigated by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Between 2012 and 2021, this segment saw 21.1 fatal accidents per million flight hours. Fatalities are down 24% from 2012, but it’s still over 27 times the driving fatality rate. That’s even more dangerous than riding a motorcycle.

    Comparing accidents per hour might make sense if you’re only looking at them as recreational activities—but if you’re comparing them as forms of transportation, shouldn’t we be comparing accidents per mile?

    • Shadow@lemmy.ca
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      6 days ago

      Yeah you could totally make that argument. A cessna cruises at around 125 knots (143 mph) and google tells me the speed limit on a US highway is 85 mph.

      It’s still less safe than driving a car, and not as safe as people assume all flying is (thanks to commercial flying being amazingly safe).