PLovett
Didn't miss anything! Just chose to focus on the suggestion that the approach itself was the problem, rather than "put the boot in", on any of the numerous other issues.
I have no experience with RPT but it seems to defeat the purpose of a two pilot crew when one of them is not qualified on all aspects of the operation.
I also found it interesting that, according to a prior co-pilot, the PIC of the accident flight was surprised by the proximity of the trees on that appr into LHR. Even when "on profile" on that appr, the trees do appear to be very close as you cross the ridge. Seeing that in VMC does tend to make sure you fly the appr carefully in IMC.
Dr