Original Message

Look at how far you can see the large stanchion power lines in the distance in this clip:

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/st-john/i-10-closure-for-powerline-repairs-after-helicopter-crash-postponed/289-2c39464c-cf48-432b-ad71-35dcd40d326b>

The powerlines were NOT "darn near invisible"... they rarely are unless you're flying at night.  The wires themselves are obviously invisible but that's why you fly over the pole (or low enough so the power poles stand out on the white horizon; not at the "in between altitude" of FW and RW).  

Notice where the truck passes under the wires at the beginning of the OP video then notice where it impacts.  That bird SAILS with no rotor head for some distance past the wires. 

The majority of helicopter pilots try to fly helicopters like planes... too high and too fast when conditions aren't best for that. 

Also, on a random note: "avoiding FW traffic" at an airport, per the AIM, can mean you don't have to fly a traffic pattern at all if you come in slow and safe to an airport as well.  Doesn't mean you don't have to enter the pattern, but it's not a requirement.