Yes, but take the supposition away and , in a case like this, there is nothing left. This is , as many have pointed out,is a site for discussion about relevant topics. If this is not relevant i dont know what is
weather related ( possibly) accidents seem to be the one area that helicopters are not getting safer in . We have had 2 in quick succession so there is something to be learnt from some of the more experienced on this forum. I do sometimes wonder if it may be safer for singles to go ifr rather than claw around at 200ft ( this is no reference to either of these ). The question is , why not ? If you made ifr flying more accessable then less people would be grovelling amongst the hill and wires. Fixed wing i would guess have a better record re weather ? maybe due to the fact that they can go ifr. Just a thought but no doubt i shall get shouted at by somebody with a lot of stripes on their shoulders. Somebody tell me why can singles NOT fly ifr when the military have been doing it for years and with no autopilot.