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Gregg commented that "We usually do our investigation in good weather." I was surprised and asked him what he meant since weather is the number one cause of accidents for most planes. He said by the time an accident happens, often in the afternoon, and the NTSB is called to come in and they travel to the site; it is often the next morning when they arrive. AND THE WEATHER IS OFTEN GOOD VFR BY THEN.
SO OFTEN, NOT ALWAYS IF YOU CAN WAIT A DAY , THE BAD WEATHER MAY PASS BY OR DISAPATE, AND THE RISK GOES AWAY.
Greg notably commented that investigators (and other pilots) have to be careful trying to "armchair quarterback" because of that fact. What seems like a logical response to an emergency on a nice sunny day or in your office may never cross one's mind when put in a situation with fifty things happening at once and your senses playing tricks on you, etc. He's a very interesting guy to talk to and a very nice guy as well.