There’s a strong possibility the pilot caused this mishap, and the deaths of his passengers.
A negligent doctor, motorist, ship captain, or pilot kills my kid...I sue. How much money the widowed mother has, and how nice she has been wasn’t a factor in this crash.
Great responsibility comes with great accountability...and liability. While we’re viewing this tragedy from the perspective of pilots, there are loved ones who aren’t.
It may be that the helicopter operator’s insurance underwriter is about to fund a girl’s basketball league for several years, and the futures of the other victim’s survivors. Maybe not.
Manage the risks without compromise, my brothers!