How safe is a SEP aircraft?
Hi there,
I was just thinking, how safe is a single engined aircraft such as a cessna or piper in terms of the engine cutting out?
For instance, if you carry out all the necessary checks, carb heat, mixture rich/lean, fuel selector,etc... then what are the chances if any that the engine will just stop? The reason I ask is that I always have this in my mind especially during take-off or flying over populated areas and sometimes water!
I know they get serviced quite frequently but does anyone know of anyone who has been involved in an incident/accident when an engine has stopped mid-flight?
Thanks, and I shall look forward to your replys.