I suspect that our perception of the dangers are skewed by the fact that
the failures (i.e. "second engine took them to the crash site") are
reported in both the official records and the media, but we are less likely
to hear about successful outcomes like yours.

Yes, that's part of it. My engine failure was under IFR, but while I
reported it to ATC, that was as far as it went. I requested priority
handling (not wanting to descend low over trees until I was closer to
the airport) but that was as far as it went. After a throrough
cleaning and flush of the fuel servo, I was back in action. There was
no accident or incident.

Engine failures do not figure heavily in the accident stats, but I've
noticed that this is because single engine pilots are noticeably more
conservative about flying in situations where an engine failure is
likely to kill you. I think nothing of making an overwater flight
dozens of miles from land, or a flight over rough terrain with
widespread low IFR. I do it routinely in the twin. I will do it in a
single, but only if I really need to make the flight.

Michael