At least you have the best chance of figuring out where that line is. Given that pilots may have personality characteristics that can evolve into some forms of hazardous thinking, it makes sense that they should frequently monitor their attitudes for signs of this behavior. The moment an attitude is detected that s a counterproductive extension of a normal, safe mode of thinking, they should apply one or more of the appropriate hazardous thought antidotes. Said another way, if pilots don t modify their behavior when necessary, Mother Nature will. Finally, be aware that almost all aviation accidents are caused by human error.
Pilots can do something to prevent accidents.
They are not subject to the vicissitudes of luck or poor maintenance. Safe flying is within the control of every pilot.