If that was a failure of foresight it was a far more fundamental failure of technical competence and professional judgement.
Sad as the consequences of this event were, this happens all the time in almost every human endeavor involving complex technology. Almost always requires a tragic event to get on the path to doing it right.
Alternatively if it was a calculated choice, then there is a significant moral and ethical dimension.
Agree if those that made the choice KNEW that there was a significant likelihood of disaster. Hard to imagine that the culture at Sikorsky would encourage such reckless decision making, as the implications for the company are hugely negative. But, nevertheless, a possibility.