Seriously people let it go with the AF447 crash. No-one is disputing that pilot error occurs, but to harp on about one incident is a bit much. Yes there are others too but look at the other side of the fence. REAL pilots as you would call them crash too. There are numerous examples of military/civil/light aircraft crashes that were also pilot error.
Ultimately yes as a commercial pilot we do not physically fly as much as other pilots in different areas of the piloting world, but that is because it is just not practical. The world has changed and everything is about bottom lines, commercial pressures and economics. This is what drives our T and C's now. For this we have to thank many people: government, companies, individuals etc. It is certainly not just the self sponsor types that have changed our industry.
It is always easy to sit behind the computer/desk or in a comfy armchair and make judgements on events that have happened to others but I don't believe it serves a purpose. All we can hope is that we will step up to the challenge when it arises and be able to solve whatever situation has arisen.
Learn from the past and from others actions.
NEVER say NEVER.