Helmet Fire
It looks like we won't get the answer to your questions if the NTSB are banned from investigating this crash. I find it shocking that Mr. Esterbrook is free to place the blame on the pilot without knowing any of the facts. At the end of his speculation he then has the cheek to say "Who knows?" Certainly not him. He sounds as arrogant as Pprune Fan #1.
Why no investigation?