make a compromise and go to a university that does both accounting/engineering and flying. It would be really hard to to both but at least the option is still there.

My suggestion is while doing your other degree, go to the local airport and get your private pilot license. that way you can say you tried, it is cheaper, and you don't have nearly as much invested in the flying as you would if you only stuck to an aviation degree.

Unfortunately I have all my proverbial eggs in one aviation basket, where I wish I would have also got a degree in Outdoor Recreation (something fun to fall back on during furlough and layoffs).