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Old 05-03-2014, 11:58 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Considering the quality of vehicles in the time frame, I think its not a direct cause/effect relationship. Too many factors, too few victims.

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Originally Posted by Big time View Post
For the GM recall scandal 13 people were killed so far.
There is no data on people killed in other car makes or other non ignition switch related failures.

I'm pretty sure large airplanes have a backup system to move the aero control surfaces, even if the engines stop running.
BTW large airplanes are supposed to be engineered to be a safe as known possible.
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