Let's not forget that there is actually a victim here who just had a plane punch through their roof and drop a wing on their backyard while they were at home with their kids. Fortunately no-one was physically injured, but it still seems very reasonable that they'd be angry and looking for some explanation and to have their lives made right. Reaching out with an apology and a commitment to do the right thing can go along way towards avoiding situations like this escalating to everyone's disadvantage.

And for the rest of us, even if doing the right thing isn't enough of a reason, pure self interest would suggest an empathetic attitude towards those affected on the ground might be a wise move unless you want to give more ammunition to those who would be happy to restrict private recreational flying further.