I am sorry mate, but there is no fatalist approach. I clearly state that there are lessons to be learnt from this incident on the human factors front. But it does not change the situation as far as the accident is concerned. The crew were capable of making their own decisions regardless of what 'considerable favours' may have been on offer.
Just as I would not jump into a pit of rattlesnakes to grab a bag of diamonds not matter how many times somebody more experienced and wiser assured I would be OK. I know my limitations, snake charming is not one of my skills so I know when to say no.
The crew were in the same position, they were old enough and experienced enough to hold pilot licences. Self responsibility comes with this.
But I stand to be educated as to why pilot error is not to blame?
This now just smacks of a witch hunt.