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Old 8th Jun 2015, 15:30
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Crashes due to engine failure? What will that say? One is a single the other a twin! The challenges are different. It might tell you that many ME pilots are not current enough or not up to the job But then the TBM also has crashes due to mismanagement where they will bite! Low and slow there have been a number of loss of control accidents and fatalities due to torque stall spin accidents in the TBM which doesn't effect the Seneca while there will be poorly managed engine failures in the Seneca.

Is this the fault of the aircraft or the pilot?

is a turbine more reliable than a piston? Yes

what are the chances of loosing both engines in a twin? more than loosing one engine in a turbine? I doubt it

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