VF,
No, accident-
statistics don't tell you
the true nature of the work being done
What I was referring to was the actual number of fatal accidents and if you read the causes in the diffrent reports, you'll find that mechanical failures is not the main cause of accidents.
Funny you mention the 350, as you trust it with your life you might read the thread with the ENG helicopter in Brazil. Now, that is the second ENG helicopter with t/r failure I have seen on film.
Yes, I too like the 350, but I do question the number of accidents/incidents involving the 350's hyd system and tail-rotor drive/control.