STOP
Not commenting in any way on this accident BUT can we stop encouraging yet more regulation!
Everyone knows (or should know) it makes snese to carry an ELT, life jackets, life rafts, inform someone if you are flying over inhospitable terrain etc but:
1. Not everyone wants to fly over water etc - ever. Not everyone wants to have an ELT fitted, but if this is promoted then before we know, it will become mandatory in every G reg aircraft as it is for every N reg aircraft as will an annual test of the equipment.
2. Can we recognise that pilots should be responsible people able to make some sensible decisions about risk and risk assessment. Some pilots will not fly across the north sea without two engines, and that is fine by me, but if we are not careful you will not be able to cross the north sea with one engine period.