The first thing the accident investigator did when our bird was hit Dec 09 was check ALL seat belts to ensure they existed and WORKED. Oddly enough I had mine on that day as I always make sure everyone else does, but never used to myself. The 5 ruptured discs that I still have today was most likely caused by a lap belt only according to the accident investigator.

You just never know. The next thing he noticed and asked about were the frame connectors under our bird. He told me right then and there that "those frame connectors quite possibly saved someone's life that night".

This story is sad as it once again marks the end of yet another bird...