Originally Posted by
Fantome
Why might she not have taken the safer coastal route, most often favoured if the direct route over the Western Arthurs was at best marginal?
What is this weather you speak of, are you referring to the forecast?
My weather cameras located on the flight path recorded conditions suitable for VFR and likely VFR over the top.
There are also high resolution cameras located at the destination which would have showed conditions at the time for the pilot.
https://www.paravion.com.au/melaleuca-webcam/
Had the pilot been VFR over the top and wanting to get down, then that would be a concern.