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The statistics are the reason why circling approaches aren't done anymore in other countries/continents - the fatal accident rate is reflected in the decision: circling approaches in mountainous territory at night with a transport category aircraft is a proven killer item.
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Not true , I mentioned Africa but it is still done in other continents. Although more challenging than an ILS, if practised, a circling is not dangerous. You just have to prepare for it. Things go bad though if you are dumb fat and happy on the ILS and decide to circle at the last minute. That's when it becomes dangerous.