Accidental Gear-Up in C-182/RG

[WalterSobchak]

Saying every pilot is capable is complete BS. Just like saying the COMAIR at LEX could happen to any one. I hate blanket statements that try to associate everybody with one or few individuals that have poor habits. Being that careless could not happen to anybody. Every one was ok, so use it as a training aide and move on.

[skidz]

I'd say a lot has to do with a simple chance. Even the best drivers can get into an accident and even the bad ones can by chance avoid getting into accidents. I say every situation can be expressed in terms of probabilities.
If there is even a slightest chance that something can happen eventually it will if given enough time.

[darrenf]

Originally Posted by skidz

I'd say a lot has to do with a simple chance. Even the best drivers can get into an accident and even the bad ones can by chance avoid getting into accidents. I say every situation can be expressed in terms of probabilities.
If there is even a slightest chance that something can happen eventually it will if given enough time.

Is it "chance" that the "best" drivers forget where the brakes are, or do the "best" drivers get into accidents due to something happening beyond their control? That is the issue here.