Morgans writes:

All good links, but do your really think that ATC released him to fly
straight into a t-storm?

The pilot is ultimately the boss. If his actions are not contrary to the
safety of other flights, ATC really has no reason not to release him. See
Jessica Dubroff's adventure for an example.

We all know that T-storms can take down a plane.

I dunno. Some people seem unwilling to believe that without "evidence."

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