We live and die by our decisions...that is a fact pure and simple.
That behooves One to make the best decisions possible or face the consequences.
Reading accident reports I keep thinking my primary rule I levied upon myself was the "ATT" Rule.
ATT being the notion of priorities in my Decision Making....meaning the priorities were "Ass", "Tin", "Ticket".
In my civilian flying I have never unnecessarily risked myself and passengers, do anything to unnecessarily risk the Aircraft, android not do anything to cause the FAA/CAA to come after my License.
Operating in minimum weather conditions are part of the game we play and we have to be professional about it even if we are just amateur private pilots.
There always risks in flying helicopters....the goal is to minimize those risks as best possible.
Experiencing an IIMC encounter is a very risky event.....the odds of survival are not in your favor....even for highly skilled and professional pilots in single pilot aircraft especially if there is no Autopilot system installed and operating and the Pilot is qualified to operate it andt and fly IFR en-route navigation and approaches.