On reflection, I realise that the "cost of the accident" verses "fire suppression installation" calculation has already been done. In my naivety I thought the possibilty of a burning freight aircraft hitting a populous area may not have previously been included in the calculation. Maybe it has and the risk is acceptably small, but could and therefore will happen.
FedEx have calculators too. How have they come up with a different answer compared to ever other operator? Any Actuaries care to comment?
SNS3Guppy
I accept that a proportion of fires are uncontrollable, and some will burn themselves out, and the rest fall somewhere inbetween. I obviously accept the risk too because I still turn up for work. Thankfully hand-guns are illegal where I live so there is a reduced chance of me ending my days that way. Reducing the risk of death-by-fire in the air also appeals to my attitude to risk.