Pace
Fuji wherever did you get that from? sadly there have been loads of IMCR pilots killed in IMC flying.
I am sorry to hear that. It would be interesting to have a reference to the AAIB if you are willing.
As you may or may not know I started the campaign to retain the IMC rating after EASA sought to abolish it. This statement came directly from the CAA and has been quoted publically by then on numerous occasions.