182 crashed into trees at Porepunkah

[KRviator]

Originally Posted by Fort Fumble

When operating below 1000ft AGL or 3000ft AMSL (whichever is higher), the aircraft must be operated in sight of ground or water, and the pilot must be able to physically see ground or water. This is illustrated in Table 2.07 (3) of the Part 91 MOS.

So...UUhhhh....How does that work for a NVFR departure with no external lighting beyond the runway? Soon as you cross the upwind threshold you're reliant on instruments. Or is it "Thou shall fly NVFR only within the 3 days either side of a full moon"??