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Relative safety of various construction materials

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wardo

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Putney, VT
Hello,
I am looking at building a new kit, and considering my options there is one piece of information I would love to have, but don't find readily available. Wood is my preferred material to work with, since I have a very complete shop. In the event of an accident, or forced landing, how does it compare to aluminum or cloth and tube? Are there any definitive studies, or at least compelling anecdotal and engineering evidence?

Thanks in advance for the help,
Ward
 
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