oldfella wrote
There's no need for speculation as to the cause or results of the accident as there is an AAIB report - helicopter not involved.
The AAIB report also states
After the runway excursion the aircraft was possibly affected by the rotor downwash from a Sea King helicopter positioned near the runway and air taxiing to take off.
and
The outflow of air from the Sea King's downwash possibly affected the Cessna, when it became airborne and crossed vehicle access 'M'. The turbulence created by the downwash could have added to the Cessna pilot's control difficulties.
Perhaps those statements, the £10m claim and the
PR issues explain the MOD's decision to compromise? There's been no admission of liability.
Ian