Or if it ever will. It's true that that no matter how long we've flown, or how may hours, logbooks, type ratings, or ocean crossings we have under our belts, the only moment that counts is the one we are living right now. A long, unblemished career can be ruined in an instant of inaction, or improper action. And when that happens, no one will remember you for the millions of good decisions you made, all the tough weather situations you properly analyzed and successfully negotiated, or the number of times you returned safety with an engine caged. These potential life changers are with us every time we fly, often just behind our next decision.
Some pilots are scared to death of the possibility and become paralyzed by it.
Others try to ignore the whole mess, failing to even acknowledge the possibility. A few seconds of not caring. A few seconds of inattention. A few seconds of focusing on the wrong thing. A few seconds of ignoring what you are feeling.