Dato_R44,
As Crab stated, the most certain way to avoid accidents flying the R22 (or any flying machine) is not to fly at all. But this doesnt work for those of us that wish to fly; we make a tradeoff between risk and reward. I have long thought that structuring/managing and reducing risk by being well informed and proficient is the way to do this. With pilot error the leading cause of accidents by a wide margin, and with the causes of accidents relatively well reported and understood, if one takes a disciplined, thoughtful approach to accepting risk, the the odds turn considerably in your favor, and the data show this in quite a compelling fashion. The problem with this is that not everyone can accept the consequences of being thoughtful and disciplined: its hard work, time consuming, and expensive
Accidents are not inevitable. I know a number high time pilots who have retired without ever putting a mark on a flying machine or injuring anyone - in some cases 40,000+ hours.
EN48