Sounds to me like our new owner couldn't resist having a little hover
.
Even with 40kt wind on the beam there is no way this A/C would have rolled over in the reported conditions at 60%. Rather cynically methinks the insurance claim depended on their being no need for an instructor to be present and therefore the fact that the helicopter reportedly never flew but was simply caught by a freak sudden gust of wind (as can quite clearly happen?) absolved him of the crime of being a silly bugger without the necessary paperwork.
Bet the accident inspectors had a few raised eyebrows.
I wonder if he got an insurance payout? and if so I hope this doesn't put my insurance premium up too much!
Bet he felt a prat.
SB