Can't happen in the US unless we get tort reform. As long as the legal system holds the manufacturer liable for pilot stupidity, there's no incentive for the companies to come out with better designs. About 10-15 years back I read that Cessna stopped production of GA at around that time because of high insurance costs. Cessna would build a 172 and sell it for around $70k, $20k of which was their insurance premium. They had to protect themselves from this representative case: stupid pilot doesn't check the fuel; takes off to fly 300 miles; runs out of fuel halfway there because he only had fuel for 150; judgement--Cessna's fault; poor fuel indicator design which is complete and utter BS. Throw in retractable gear, and I don't want to think about the insurance costs.

BTW, the Citabria 7ECA with its 115 hp cruises at >>95!<< and it's all fabric covered, not just the wing ('cept for the cowling)! :-P

Brian Bronson