Harsh perhaps, and yes all to sad.....but, is one that naïve, not to realize approaching conditions and turn back no matter what your operating authority or rules state?
And yes, I Have spent the better part of 38 years, flying from the Beaufort Sea to South America on its shores and mountains, and am very, very aware of what conditions are like and how quickly they can change. Training, crew resource management, and guidance/ mentoring is something I truly believe in, but it still does not ensure common sense or good judgement with some people.