Also here:
Plane crash compo 'in millions' - The West Australian
Plane crash survivor tells of hardship - The West Australian
Plane crash survivors win court action - The West Australian
Of specific mention: "Justice Murray said Mr Penberthy was a highly qualified pilot but there was an obligation for him to take steps that were designed to enable an aircraft to land safely."This he did not do," he said."
If the pilot's personal property is at stake here this is a big wakeup call to all pilots to restructure their finances/assets such that it's not owned in their name but in a trust. Legal advice required here for sure.