Having recently flown in the GoM, I can assure you that the mindset of the operators has changed significantly since 1998 - the report is 7 years old and based on 14 year old data.
I would think that those flying in the elsewhere would be a little more conservative in their reaction taking in to account the recent heavy and medium incidents in the past year or so.
Wait for the cause of the accident to be been determined before getting on the multi-engine high horse.
Lets all show respect for a fellow aviator and wait till the cause is determined.
Condolences to his family.
Last edited by gwelo shamwari; 30th May 2012 at 17:08.