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by throwaway60453 3745 days ago
Parachutes actually increase the number of crashes, since instead of attempting a landing, the plane hits the ground.

Parachutes increase the cost of ownership, as they have to be replaced every 10 years or so.

A lot of the people buying Cirrus airplanes are taking off into marginal weather and just assume the parachute will save them when their luck runs out.