[tang-soo]

it was commonly held that 85 percent of aircraft accidents were due to Pilot Error.

If the pilot happens to die, it is likely closer to 100% in the event of total aircraft loss or any deaths (other than crew). In the military $10K damage is a class C, and unless it is a bird the pilot will likely eat that. But that is why we get the big money.

I don't have the quote at hand, but I believe maybe a year ago Q indicated that no more than 5% of aviation accidents were truly accidents.

[xone]

Q indicated that no more than 5% of aviation accidents were truly accidents.

Sure, but there are hundreds of aviation 'accidents' worldwide yearly where there is no loss of life.