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Daily Memo: Take The Plane, Everything Else In Life Is Riskier

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Rare as they are, commercial aviation accidents are dramatic and emotional events that challenge the public’s perception of air travel as safe. But every year many more people drown in their baths than die flying on U.S. scheduled airlines, says a new study.

PeriodMay 29 2026

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  • TitleDaily Memo: Take The Plane, Everything Else In Life Is Riskier
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletAviation Week Intelligence Network
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date5/29/26
    DescriptionRare as they are, commercial aviation accidents are dramatic and emotional events that challenge the public’s perception of air travel as safe. But every year many more people drown in their baths than die flying on U.S. scheduled airlines, says a new study.

    In an effort to provide the public with data on which to make risk-based travel decisions, researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have released a study that compares the risks of flying with other everyday activities from driving to sports.
    Producer/AuthorGraham Warwick
    URLhttps://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/daily-memo-take-plane-everything-else-life-riskier?check_logged_in=1
    PersonsMihhail Berezovski
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