There is far more to this story than meets the eye. This helicopter was subject to major scrutiny and regulatory action.
Some very interesting reading if you have the time.
https://www.ntsb.gov/legal/alj/OnODo...ation/5722.PDF
https://casetext.com/case/tre-aviati...aviation-admin
https://dommagazine.com/article/data-plate-dance