Thanks Nick
I have a bit of experience with russian crews and russian trained pilots and im relieved to hear a sound explanation for the crash.
I was thinking he was half drunk and showing off, seen that before, but the way you explained it makes alot of sense.
They are an odd mix, incredible technical ability and prowess then the next minute dangerous like nothing ive ever seen.
I did read that the pilots died.
Why not just shut down then and wait to get picked up?