I agree. However, there must be repercussions for unprofessional action. I've been a Commercial Heli pilot for twenty years and have seen pilots put through the grindmill for much less than this. Whenever you have pax on board you must have a Government rep that takes the situation seriously. Does this guy need to be seriously reviewed. I think so. I wouldn't want my kids flying with someone that has a reckless attitude or the fact that he is talentless. Clearly someone slipped through the cracks, I expect someone in Government should recognize it and take appropriate action.
Incident/accident free, I am, by the way, because I treat flying very seriously. Sure the results are clear but there must be consequences.
That was my point. I'm sure the tree didn't ambush him on it's own accord.