How many pilot their own aircraft? How many wear a parachute or have a ballistic recovery system? I guessing not many. Why? Flying has become just another way of commuting. It's one of the safest ways to get from A to B. 1973 there were 2373 fatal aircraft accidents and in 2019 just 20, world wide. Although some do, just in case. Aircraft undergo some of the most rigorous inspections. There are scheduled frame, wiring, flight controls and engine inspections throughout the lif