Is this glacier gig the same sort of thing as the deer hunting? Demanding flying sure enough but for what reason? To save lives? to win a war? Oh no it's about making money!
So we have to have sympathy when guys take operating conditions to (and clearly beyond in this case) the limits and, despite their 'god-like' skills, f**k up and are lucky not to kill everyone on board - and all in the name of making a few bucks from some tourists!
Sorry but I am with TC on this one. Seems like NZ aviation needs a dose of perspective.