Is there a trend associated with deaths from terrorists’ attacks on aircraft?
A. Yes. The trend is increasing. (See the illustration below.) Source: www.airdisasters.co.uk The significant number of fatal aircraft deaths due to terrorist attacks are indicated by black boxes. It is not known how many could have been averted if equipped with the ability to see in the presence of a smoke-filled cockpit. Note the upward trend of deaths due to terrorist attacks. This chart does not include the two Russian Terrorist attacks in August 2004 that would most likely increase the trend.