Pilot ejected when small airplane dove near Chattanooga; body recovered – U.S. News.

EAA – EAA Experimenter – FAA’s Zodiac 601/650 Aircraft Report.

This post is for diehard underwriters only.  How unusual is it for a pilot to be ejected from his/her aircraft while aloft?  According to various news reports, the plane dove, the canopy came off, and the pilot ejected.  The first link is to a short story covering the accident.  The second link takes you to an eye-opening, well researched article on accidents involving the Zodiac 601.  Plenty of information for the next phone call from a life insurance agent who asks,

“Why did you rate him $5.00 per thousand?”

Answer: He wasn’t wearing a seat belt and the plane he flies has a tendency to break apart while in flight.