...and now I understand you, too.
Strange how a common language can still get so badly misconstrued, isn't it? Reminds us to be more careful when making comments to students.
On the subject though (yours) - in anything other than a Cessna 337, I would still CONSIDER the option of vacating (the aircraft) and let the bugger roll away from me.
Fires, failures - dramas of any kind - it would not be unreasonable to suggest that the aircraft has decided not to look after you any more - so I believe that you are under no moral obligation to look after IT.
By the time you realise that there actually is a serious drama, the aircraft already belongs to the insurance company.