Crab,
I take it from your other posts on here that you're not a production longline pilot, hence you don't see the situation as Gordy, myself and proficient pilots in our game.
The fact that the pilot is not able to get the load under control although using a horrible long time, only to put it down on the ground and be helped by the ground staff tell the tale.
But it amazes me that whenever things like this is being pointed out, there is a resistance to accept the facts and there is excuses left and right and finishing with the conclusion: job well done chap! windy conditions, gusts, downwash etc......
Then it is time to RTB for tea and medals......
Sorry to interrupt the EOL debate.
Happy holidays!