I had convesation with a CHC pilot some time ago, and this was included in that conversation he is a good friend of the pilot.
The pilot was monitoring the pitch and roll of the A/C and had just radiod through to the bridge requisting information as he was concerned about changes in atitude and was just about to iniciate lifting off the deck when the accident happened. he would had lifted but for refueling in progress.
He went on to add that the co pilot was extreamly lucky.
Sincerely
Bravo 99 (AJB)