Baggage Evacuation & Emergency Instructions
CrashMan II
First hand and first class account of reality, rather than the pompous "commander control" which has prevailed from the procedure Jonnies on this thread.
I have only experienced one Bolko helicopter crash landing and one "bomb emergency" landing/evacuation in a BAC 1-11, and I would agree with your observations.
The pilot of the helicopter and the crew of the 1-11 were not the best source of reliable information to make an exit decision. Passengers can see risk unfold and act accordingly.