Years ago, I remember reading of accident and fatality figures for
occupational hazards in Great Britain. At the time, professional jump
jockeys were top of the list, with flat race jockeys not far behind.
Both were ahead of deep-sea fishermen. The advent of North Sea oil
rigs put some of their workers at the top (divers, as I recall).

I don't recall any piloting professions anywhere near the top of the
list.

My conclusion - horses are dangerous and aircraft much less so.

Mike