When a crash like that happens I like to study the faces of the onlookers. When they have eye contact with the poor fellow their eyebrows are knitted with the look of sympathy and concern, but when the pilot's eyes are looking down at the carnage, the onlookers are looking at each other with raised eyebrows and Mona Lisa grins. They usually help pack up the wreckage and send the dejected soul on his way, with their condolences, to contemplate his future in the hobby. But, as soon as he leaves, the first excited comments are "Did you see that!" and "I feel sorry for the guy, but that was an awesome crash!". Sure, they're being considerate in saving their comments until after he left, but what they realize is that they are ELATED it wasn't they, themselves involved. A wreck is very dramatic and is deserving of commentary. It's how we learn by witnessing others mistakes. I advise revelling in the moment (after the poor guy has gone home, please) because if you fly you have to know your time is coming. Keep in mind that the poor fellow ventured an attempt anyway and chances are that poor fellow is usually the guy that has a self-reliant grin on his face as the crowd ooh's and ah's at his flights more than any other's. His risk, his gain.

A few random thoughts of an onlooker of onlookers.
Peace and Blue Skies