rnzoli,
Thank you for the clarification. I accept that a SEP engine failure at night has a higher risk of a fatal outcome than a daytime failure. However, I still think that an aircraft certificated to fly at night (i.e. Cessna, Piper singles) with a Lycoming or Continental engine, provided you don't run out of fuel and operate in appropriate weather conditions is very unlikely to result in an en-route accident. Thus, I convince myself that my biggest worry is re-positioning the aircraft the following day, not that I'm about to die. Something about self-fulfilling prophesies?
TOO