I did not say that my proposed rule would save all of them. However, when faced with the prime causal factor of an accident being Flight in poor WX leading to inadvertent IMC, increased the margin between the cloud and the ground and being able to see obstacles ahead in good time, is for me, a no brainier.
Nigelh clearly identifies the commercial pressure to fly VFR in quite frankly, dangerous conditions to all but the most experienced pilots.
People need protecting from their inherent potential to behave stupidly or make poor decisions. Like it or not, in aviation, that requires rules.
COCIS is an invitation to an early bath for most pilots.
In addition, as a community or aviators, the unique capability of the helicopter to land almost anywhere, means these recurring accidents demonstrates we are in capable of exercising that option when the WX is deteriorating or flying towards high ground. In some sense it makes us all look pathetic. The only way to improve chances is to increase the margin for error.
#raisethelimits.