I just think planes have become more idiot proof over the years.
And therein lies the answer to this long discussion.
By making airplanes more idiot proof you open the door to having more idiots with pilot licenses.
I would like to make one more comment and that has to do with amphibious aircraft.
The reason there are a lot of landing accidents are due to poor training and lack of proper pre landing checks by the pilots...the aircraft are safe if operated with the gear in the correct position for landing.
Now I'll fasten my seat belt and wait for another onslaught of comments like I got commenting about judging height during forced landings.