Well, if you really want to know just how terrible this stuff can get, read about Huw Paffard here;
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/...199900645.aspx
He was an experienced ex-military pilot, including RN and Army time, who probably died in the most horrific circumstances possible, while committing the most basic of errors. All those who have commented about the lack of experience of the pilot in the video clip, or him being just a "PPL" might note that in numerous accidents, experience has counted for nothing when overall professionalism has failed. As anyone involved in accident investigation will tell you, "Judge not, lest ye be judged..."
The Agusta /Bell 47G-2A1 helicopter, registered VH-FLI, was borrowed by the pilot to fly his sister to her wedding at the family property near Holbrook NSW.
The pilot arrived at the helicopter owner's property around 0900 Eastern Standard Time on the day of the accident, and with assistance from the owner, he completed a pre-flight inspection of the helicopter. The pilot subsequently conducted a number of flights on the day of the accident.
At about 1730, the pilot and his sister boarded the helicopter and departed in an easterly direction. The pilot then followed a route that ran adjacent to the Holbrook to Jingellic road in order to remain near the car being driven by his mother.
Witnesses reported that the helicopter was flying at a very low height as it neared Chinamans Gap. At approximately 1745, when the helicopter was about 6 km from its destination, it struck a powerline, pitched nose down and impacted the ground on its left side. The impact and the subsequent fire fatally injured the occupants and destroyed the helicopter.