D49, what was accepted and expected procedures for that Operator re Pre-Take Off (Pre-Liftoff Checks) and a Hover Performance/Controllability Check?
Was there any discussion in the Accident Report about any known circumstances that would have encouraged such a rapid movement into the Hover/Takeoff?
If you put yourself into that poor guy's shoes....what would have been your immediate reaction upon realizing your Yaw Control was grossly limited or non-existent?
When do you reckon he first grasped all was not right with the Yaw Control of the Aircraft?
There was a strong gusty wind from the looks of the windsock and the aircraft was pointed out of Wind.
Did the Operator put out any "Lessons Learned" to other Pilots over this tragedy?
Any changes to the Operations Manual or other procedural changes?