It is always sad when someone makes a mistake such as this with fatal consequences
Safety is CASA’s overriding priority.
But, where is the discussion about
:
Training;
Loss tail rotor effectiveness;
Effect of orographic uplift;
Other factors.
Yes, the final effect of split aluminium tanks is fatal - but the reason for the pilot being in that situation, where [according to atsb] he has lost cotrol to strike the trees is the real issue.
Read the Robbo safety bulletins, particularly at
R22/R44 Ops Info | Assistance to the Aviation Industry
and look at:
Safety Notice SN-34 Issued: Mar 99 Rev: Apr 2009
AERIAL SURVEY AND PHOTO FLIGHTS - VERY HIGH RISK