True...but that brings us back to the original question:
Why have they been there at all?
Especially in HEMS (and even more with inexperienced, young crews) we often see pilots flying missions in critical weather conditions.....
While i understand how easy it is to get carried away while having a "Lets do it" attitude, this is exactly what kills people.....
I believe in strict launch criteria and a risk assessment checklist..
Call comes in->Crew ready and qualified for the mission?->Aircraft ready and good to go/equipped for this mission?->Weather above Minima?->Alternate or Diversion plan in place?->Final decision Go/NoGo.
Accidents will always happen, and can never be avoided 100%.....but it appears that too many accidents only happen because someone does not fully understand the concept of "risk mitigation" or "risk management"...