SASless
My comments related to the UK, where aviation is highly regulated.
I know there is cause for concern re US EMS ops.
FOCLH
I respect the fact that everyone has a point of view, but please remember that these pilots were real people, good people; with families and friends, some of whom read your posts.
Well said. I'm never sure whether some people forget that or just don't care.
It will be no consolation to you, but the comments on this thread are more restrained than is often the case in discussions following fatal accidents.
As you say, everyone has a point of view. Unfortunately, on an open forum, 'everyone' includes people who have never flown a helicopter or any aircraft.
ShyTorque
Excellent post.
FairWeatherFlyer
is that an opinion or based on (published) research?
It is my informed opinion.
Not yet published, but I shall probably do so (in expanded form) when I retire.
I can think of other industries where hundred million dollar fines do little to change dubious habits.
True.
Yet you advocate more prosecutions?
As I said, in relation to aviation,
"Education is more effective than prosecutions."
FL