Ummmm blaming the training is like blaming the pub cause someone's pissed. I'm sorry but this nuffy took off with another life on board without doing any fuel checks, without ringing the aerodrome operator (PPR) and had to ask what runway he should use.
He then told the investigators that he thought he landed in the same spot as his touch and go when on the day he told the cops a different yarn.
Cowboy!!!!
Tarnished the name of anyone that has ever taken to the skies, in my opinion.
Regarless of what training anyone has had if I you don't have a healthy dose of self regulation(eg the tanks are full, oh ok I won't check them) then it should be a red flag straight away.