Originally Posted by
DarioG
Unfortunately, pilots are humans like you or I. They may be less susceptible than ordinary folk, but they're still human. Please see the reply (ironically, the one right below you) to see an example of what I meant.
There have already been a handful of commercial aircraft shot down when those firing the missiles thought they were shooting at something else. The governments and operators have taken steps to minimize that risk, but it still happens.
That risk is nothing new, and I'm sure the insurers take that into account when setting their rates.