Originally Posted by
gulliBell
The eye witness report of the helicopter seen spinning out of control seems pretty conclusive that it was a loss of directional control mechanical problem.
If the eyewitness was 1.6 nm from the helicopter and it was a pitch black night, seems it would be difficult for a non-aviator to determine that the fuselage was "spinning". 1.6 miles is a long way.
I would think all he would see is flickering lights.