| ACCIDENT ANALYSIS | Jets versus turboprops Do single-pilot turbine aircraft deliver on safety? B Y D AV I D J AC K K E N N Y I L LU S T R AT I O N B Y S A R A H J O N E S EVEN IF THE STEP UP to turbine-powered aircraft is most often motivated by performance-speed, range, and payload-the anticipated safety benefits don't hurt, either. The presumed advantage of turbine-powered aircraft in engine reliability, increased options for weather avoidance thanks to higher service ceilings, sophisticated automation, and onboard weather radar increases the dispatch rate while also expanding the safety buffer. www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | T-17http://www.aopa.org/pilot