englishal & IMC1.
I dont want to turn this sad incident into anything other than just that,but I will say that I entirely agree with You both. I got my ear bent a couple of years back for asking a similar question.I understand exactly what the intent of your question is,and in my opinion You are not attempting prejuidicy,or going into AAIB territory.Some times this "PC" becomes counter productive,in my humble opinion.IF there were to be anything that could be known that would only add to future safety,then surely the sooner the better? (Obviously that precludes wild speculation!).