pilots, really, really want to believe that any pilot involved in
fatal accident made a serious mistake and moreover, than it was a dump
mistake. They want to believe this because it allows them to separate
themselves from the accident pilot. Its a way to say "this would never
happen to me".

Absolutely true. We all want desperately to believe that every
accident pilot was a dunce, and did something terribly wrong, since to
believe otherwise would place in doubt our decision to launch
ourselves into the wild blue yonder...

The reason many of us are so interested in aviation accidents is
because we are looking for reassurance that we're truly NOT "reckless"
or "crazy" to "fly those little planes", as so many of our
contemporaries like to trumpet. (We've all got friends and relatives
who -- at least privately -- think we're nuts to fly.)

I, for one, am continually analyzing and studying GA accidents, and
comparing them with my own experiences and habits, in an effort to
make sure that my family is as safe as possible.

I believe this is healthy, and a good way to stay that way.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"