I'm a pilot with 2500 hours and one accident to my name, a ground loop in a Stearman.
The thought that invariably passes through my mind each time I get into my Citabria or C-182, a commercial airliner, or an automobile is, “will this be my last ride?”.
Disregarding miles or hours traveled but only considering experiencing which mode of travel is most survivable for each trip taken.
I don’t know how to figure this out statistically, but hopefully someone may have some idea how to approach this that might reveal some meaningful information.
I know this is like comparing apple to oranges to potatoes, but psychologically the thought experience each time I embark on a mode of travel is very real.
