I0540, what I was questioning is the use of statistics to back up a belief system without any reference to where said statistics were found and the accuracy of same.
Looking at this from another angle if statistics are to be believed then why do a lot of pilots fall outside of said statistics?
Based on the numbers presented in the quote I posted then I should have had at least 64 other engine failures caused by lack of attention to what I was doing......but I can't even recall one, so what real value is there in using statistics to support a belief system without having a statistic for those who fall outside of the statistic used?
I do not want to start a big argument here I am only pointing out another side of this discussion.
It is allowable for anyone to question these issues is it not?