gazelle accident
Shy,
you make a cogent and compelling case, and I can see exactly what you mean.
I still don't think the passengers were a factor in causing the accident. Of course you are correct about the medical, or lack of it, but this is an attitude of mind.
Yet again, is this not a classic case of the Law of Unforeseen Consequence?
If the rules are so stringent for keeping your medical that for some people it becomes impossible, you drive the problem underground.
Some will simply flaunt the law and others will find work-arounds.
Surely the authorities need to encourage pilots to come forward and get checked out without them dreading that they will be grounded?
Please note, my views here are primarily relating to Class II medicals, but the principles are the same for both Class I and Class II.
I say all this not to be contentious, but rather to fuel the debate.
Big Ls
(Class I medical holder)