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Originally Posted by tater
I avoid puddle-jumpers pretty much 100% because of accidents like this ("regional jets," too), last one I flew on was a "no choice" thing (in Nepal).
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In terms af aircraft, there's no safety difference between a mainline jet and a turboprop/RJ. Operationally, the majority of accidents occur on takeoff or landing and since these short-range aircraft spend proportionally more time on departure or approach than long-range aircraft, you see more accidents there. The difference is insignificant, though.