Nubian - I read your post and it is compelling reading. At first glance 500 Guys posted stats look horrendous but as you say, caompared to other sectors they seem remarkable benign. Thanks for pointing this out.
Please do not think I do not respect the work 500guy does. It is the hand skilled kind of flying we, in our fully automated heavy helicopters have long since stopped dreaming about.
It is bizzarre though when you re-read 500guys post...it sort of says "Hey look how safe we are....we have only killed a few people and maimed a few more". Of course in hindsight, in the light of your explanation, it makes more sense.
DB