Baston
the basics of flying towards a coast in uncertain weather do not seem to have been followed
What is your evidence for this? If it merely that the aircraft crashed, then there is none. You seem convinced that you know what the sequence of events was. Fine, you are entitled to your opinion, but please do not dress it up as 'x happened'.
What
is certain is that those responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft manifestly failed in their duty.