Controller - I am with you - whilst it is desperately sad that another pilot has lost his life along with his passengers (and I send my sincerest condolences to their relatives and friends), this was, in all probability, a very avoidable accident. If it turns out to be mechanical failure then it still won't bring them back but the combination of deteriorating weather and a night approach to a field location are the most likely culprits.
Better that Steve's death promotes some sensible discussion into the causes of the crash rather than just prompting trite postings of 'I have slipped the surly bonds etc'