Rule #2,
Always stay ahead of the aeroplane.
Not always easy, but here a flypast was obviously asked for and she thought she will comply.
A couple of other points regarding display flying jumps to mind in terms of protecting property or putting lives into danger or being a nuisance, should you decide to operate below the 500ft arena.
A bit of PLANNING for this HIGH speed fly-by would have indicated the presence of high tension wires directly in front of them, endangering their lives and the spectators' tremendously. If you are planning to do a display, stick to the rules, because a lot of people have not and have subsequently paid with their lives as well as those innocent flying with them and of those on the ground. These powerlines are indicated on her map that should be in the aeroplane with her, thus an obstacle to aviod, should you be compelled to wander below this 500ft. safety margin
Rules in aviation is there to protect, you realize the nuisance this lack of foresight is now causing all of us trying to explain this to you, (clearly) a non-aviator?
We as pilots in the bigger scale of things should realize this clear and present danger (they are indicated on aviation maps), as it is not always this forgiving.
Accident investigation, although not all of our forte's, focus on preventing something from happening again. One should remove oneself from personal emotions, but not easy for relatives and friends after an accident, hence always the inevitable, excellent pilot, safest aviator, experienced very professional and look at the facts and non compliances surrounding the incident.
Thus we as speculators see, engine running, very low, not approaching to land.....powerlines and now your testimony of a PLANNED FLY-BY or BEAT UP with video to go with it. Turned out spectacular, although I'm sure that was NOT planned.
Keep those feet firmly on the ground! We share your prayers for their speedy recovery.