Originally Posted by
Big Pistons Forever
That wasn’t the root cause it was the result of the root cause. If the display area had been properly sized he would not have crashed in an area full of people on a road. Secondly if he had been properly evaluated for his display authorization, he likely would not have been allowed to fly this category of aircraft, especially given his previous airshow history.
Encapsulates the matter very well, especially the last sentence - thanks BPF. That is not only a matter for those supposed to be overseeing, but also for the pilot. More ego than competence, demonstrably. Many of us have been there or close to that, at some point, fortunately generally without tragic consequences.
Sadly, probably a lesson all directly concerned have now learned, or at least realised as relevant.