I am informed by two independant sources who have nothing to gain by spreading malicious rumor that the "coffin drop" did happen. Maybe not 5000', but it did happen.
c150 seems to be very well informed. That incident seems to a result of inexperience, though the person concerned is an excellent pilot. The more recent incident is (in my opinion)probably more related to fatigue. Any of us could do this if we were tired enough.
When is TC going to put realistic duty time regs. into effect.
Someone is going to get hurt.