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Old 16th Oct 2019, 00:25
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nomorehelosforme
 
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Originally Posted by Twist & Shout
It would appear from all the “evidence” that this flight was clearly illegal regards “flying at night”, and not even “close”. (EG would have been on the ground 5 min after LL)

Your comment about “others on board” strikes a chord: They were relying on a professional pilot to do the right thing and keep them safe. Most pax would have no idea about the risks associated with low visibility/loss of “horizon” situations.
It would appear the pilot shirked that responsibility, and let them down badly.

The “point” when the pax started “having concerns” - probably not until the pilot started swearing or screaming, or they were subjected to unusual G forces and “floating” against their harnesses.

Terrifying to think about.
Easily avoided.
Twist & Shout,

Agreed on many points, but according to the reports a couple on board were/or had purchased the aircraft so must assume some previous experience so possibly major concerns ...

As you said easily avoided, terrible for all.
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