I have been advised that this thread is being quoted in the press: I urge PPRuNers to use some discretion when speculating on this tragic event.
SASless offered some good advice earlier and I support his comments.
We are free to speculate, that is not in question, but non-aviators and even non rotary members with limited knowledge of helicopter operations are asked not to offer inaccurate assessments of the circumstances leading to this crash.
Thanks,