If you, as a pilot, believe you won't become a statistic because of your experience, skill or knowledge the you are very likely to be be closer to becoming one.
Good point - after many years flying I would often remark to non-aviation friends that regardless of experience, the more flights I performed, simply meant that I was just that little bit closer to possibly becoming a statistic
. There have always been lots of truly competent and naturally good pilots with all the skill and experience in the world - only problem is, some of the are no longer with us.