"I would have thought they would have more compassion."
Mr Mark said he was disappointed such reports kept coming out of the blue. He said similar views had been expressed by the victims' families.
The report said that failures by Mr Hopping, 53, contributed to the accident, which occurred when the balloon hit a power line near Carterton and burst into flames, killing all on board.
The report also criticised Mr Hopping for failing to brief the passengers on safety features such as a rapid deflation system and a parachute valve.
"I think everyone would be a lot happier if we waited for the final report," Mr Mark said.