Quote Originally Posted by Feedback View Post
I've not articulated myself at all well here, I'll admit that. The PIC is responsible for the aircraft from the moment the engine is turned on to the moment the engine is turned off. The aircraft operator also has a responsibility outside of that.

As a pilot, I just cannot understand Ibbotson's thinking in flying. He was ultimately responsible once the aircraft decided to depart.

He could have just waited until the following morning …he must have reasons to depart that fateful evening … …..the weather was atrocious