The BBC and national press pretty much summed up what happened for readers who do not fly light aircraft.
If you read the report in detail the guy was an accident waiting to happen.
Several times a year we get similar scenarios in the AAIB reports.
When the accidents happen there are all the bystanders who come on here and pour the crocodile tears and condolences.
The truth is we have all met one or more of these reckless types.
It's ok taking your own life through stupid actions.
To take non flyers who trust your pilot skills is another matter.
No doubt I'll be banned for telling the truth.