Lies, Dam Lies and Statistics:
tunalic2 I don't know how the different methods of collecting data compare but the article that Chili Monster posted does disagree with what you assert:
Conclusion
Choosing "mile to mile" as the more appropriate comparison for differing modes of transportation (and overlooking that small planes often takeoff and land at the same airport, without ever really "going anywhere"), let's review the fatality rates: - driving: 1.32 fatal accidents and 1.47 fatalities per 100 million miles
- airlines: .05 fatal accidents and 1.57 fatalities per 100 million miles
- GA: 7.46 fatal accidents and 13.1 fatalities per 100 million miles
I'm going to stick by that.