Crab,
But did not that Radar Operator have a Blind Spot looking ahead?
The 92 FLIR Operator identified the Terrain and asked for a Turn.....not the same advanced warning as the Radar Operator might have been able to give for sure.
We can agree that there are some glaring issues that should have been addressed long before this Crew took to the Air....and few of them were under their direct control.
As another ICG S-92 Landed at Blacksod just an hour or so before this Crew crashed.....it will be interesting to hear how they managed not to hit Blackrock in the process.
What did they do....or not do....that lead to their success I wonder?
I would enjoy being on the Accident Board.....and be able to ask so many questions of numerous parties about their actions and in-actions that might have played a role in the Accident Chain for this tragedy!