[ekianjo]

Most accidents are due to human error, so you are taking way more chances by relying on the ability of pilots, statistics wise.

[gonehome]

Doesn't this just mean that today the mechanical parts of a plane are pretty reliable?

It's not much of a comparison to flying software that isn't yet in use since there isn't any data to make that comparison.

Am I wrong? Are planes flown today without human intervention?

[ekianjo]

Apart from landing and take-off, most flights are in autopilot for most of the flight duration nowadays.