Is a single engine aircraft safe?
A. Yes, and in most cases a single turbine engine aircraft is safer than a twin, or multi-engine aircraft. Today, the reliability of modern turbine engines is so high that an engine malfunction is rarely the primary contributor to an accident or incident. According to an NTSB report, when engines do fail, serious injury or death is four times more likely to occur in a multi-engine aircraft than in a single. This is because single-engine aircraft typically have a higher glide ratio and can land at slower speeds.
