Minimizing risk in the case of an engine failure
From time to time, I heard expressions of concern about an engine failure (in a single) becoming a serious accident. Yes, I accept that it is possible to fly single engine planes in a way which increases (or decreases) risk in the case of an engine failure. Absolutely preventing an engine failure is not possible. What do pilots do to minimize risk of an accident resulting from an engine failure?
For myself, most important, avoid steep climbouts after takeoff, less Vx, as much Vy as possible, while clearing the obstacle. Avoid at all costs the kind of long, steep climbouts seen in many of the the "Valdez STOL competitions"!