Well said KAG.....
Technology has reduced the accident rate but we are still killing far to many because many pilots can't be as@ed to extend their knowledge base beyond the minimum and rely on SOP which don't always work.
Lowest common denominator ...nowt to do with cheap fares but about self preservation, laziness and arrogance - look at the Big airline and air chance cockups over the last decade or so...
I would suggest that the pay to fly guys have more motivation than those who have been handed the career on a plate....
Standing by for incoming...