Crashing in a city means that you crash into buildings that are both flammable and hinder escape, as you’ve said. But it also means that you’re crashing near a

Crashing in a city means that you crash into buildings that are both flammable and hinder escape, as you’ve said. But it also means that you’re crashing near a means of rescue, rather than having to wait precious minutes for rescue services to locate you. Only time will tell which of these factors was more important. Good news is that crashes on landing tend to involve a lot less fuel, which should improve survival chances significantly.