The lessons learned seem to be though 'don't trust flight planning with your life (Collins seems to be the only pilot I've seen who didn't know this anyway), and 'watch out for sector white-out'.
You are being silly
Hempy.
ph6, the crew made a mistake that cost not only their lives, but the lives they were responsible for as well.
So be it. It has happened before and it'll happen again.
RUBBISH
Qantas have been operating sight seeing flights to the Antarctic for years. An excellent safety culture, organised briefings with qualified personnel and trained crews carrying out the sorties.
It's not as cut and dry as you would have us believe Hempy.