I think a previous poster has hit the nail on the head.
No-one is (I believe) absolving the aircraft commander of any responsibility, but, as in so many incidents/accidents before, there is a chain of events/failings that lead to the mishap. To deny that denies the opportunity to learn and ensure that robust and sustainable measures are put in place to prevent this happening again
To believe otherwise demonstrates a very hidebound view of ALL aspects of flight safety, both on the ground and in the air...