Disagree on the last comment. Night flying is not too dangerous for a ppl. If they do it properly of course.
This chap involved was a larger than life character and a huge thread was on this very site after the accident. A lot of people reading the shocking revelations would say they are not actually shocked. Cowboy stuff like this will ALWAYS catch up on you........ Eventually. Luckily he didnt take a pax with him.